Is the 2025 Acura MDX a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 38.5 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $51,200. Class median $48,995.
- Commuter: $126 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 38.5 in. Class median 39.9 in.
- Off-road: 7.3 in clearance. Top 76% of 181.
- Good buy: 3 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $126 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.3 in, top 76% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 7% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the MDX a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.5 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.1 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the MDX a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $51,200 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 198.4 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the MDX a good commuter car?
No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 58% of 151
Is the MDX a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.3 in clearance, 67.1 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.5 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 40.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the MDX a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.3 in clearance. Top 76% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- SH-AWD, 7.3 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the MDX worth the money?
Yes. Priced 7% below cars like it.
- Price, FWD
- $51,200
- Predicted price
- $55,304
- Gap
- -$4,104 (-7%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the MDX a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX FWD | $51,200 | 14.5 cents | 95.0 cu ft | 290 hp |
| Chevrolet Traverse LT FWD | $40,700 | 13.9 cents | 97.6 cu ft | 328 hp |
| GMC Acadia Elevation FWD | $43,000 | 13.9 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 328 hp |
| Buick Enclave Preferred FWD | $45,100 | 13.9 cents | 97.5 cu ft | 328 hp |
Compared with 1,181 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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