2023 Acura MDX trim levels explained
Base to top
$23,650
- 13 trims. $49,550 to $73,200.
- Base: FWD. Top: Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package.
All 13 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $49,550 | $1,195 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD | $51,750 | $1,195 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | $54,250 | $1,195 | 3.5L | 290 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Base w/Technology Pkg FWD | $54,250 | $1,195 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | $56,450 | $1,195 | 3.5L | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | $56,450 | $1,195 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | $59,950 | $1,195 | 3.5L | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg AWD | $59,950 | $1,195 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $63,500 | $1,195 | 3.5L | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | $63,500 | $1,195 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Type S AWD | $67,850 | $1,195 | 3.0L 6cyl | 355 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 7 |
| Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD | $73,200 | $1,195 | 3.0L 6cyl | 355 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 7 |
| Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $73,200 | $1,195 | 3.0L | 355 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
FWD to SH-AWD: +$2,200
FWD $49,550 to SH-AWD $51,750.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
SH-AWD to w/Technology Package: +$4,700
SH-AWD $51,750 to SH-AWD w/Technology Package $56,450.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
w/Technology Package to Base w/Technology Pkg: $0
FWD w/Technology Package $54,250 to Base w/Technology Pkg FWD $54,250.
- Cargo: 18.1 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Base w/Technology Pkg to w/Technology Pkg: +$2,200
Base w/Technology Pkg FWD $54,250 to SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD $56,450.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
w/Technology Pkg to w/A-Spec Package: +$3,500
SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD $56,450 to SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package $59,950.
- Cargo: 48.4 cu ft to 18.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
w/A-Spec Package to w/A-Spec Pkg: $0
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package $59,950 to SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg AWD $59,950.
- Cargo: 18.1 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
No equipment data.
w/A-Spec Pkg to w/Advance Package: +$3,550
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg AWD $59,950 to SH-AWD w/Advance Package $63,500.
- Cargo: 48.4 cu ft to 18.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
w/Advance Package to w/Advance Pkg: $0
SH-AWD w/Advance Package $63,500 to SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD $63,500.
- Cargo: 18.1 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
No equipment data.
w/Advance Pkg to Type S: +$4,350
SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD $63,500 to Type S AWD $67,850.
- Engine: 3.5L 6cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 290 hp to 355 hp.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 19 mpg.
- Cargo: 48.4 cu ft to 18.1 cu ft.
No added standard equipment listed.
Type S to Type S w/Advance Pkg: +$5,350
Type S AWD $67,850 to Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD $73,200.
- Cargo: 18.1 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Heated rear seats, Roof rails.
Type S w/Advance Pkg to Type S w/Advance Package: $0
Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD $73,200 to Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package $73,200.
- Cargo: 48.4 cu ft to 18.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Base w/Technology Pkg FWD, $54,250.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: FWD, $49,550.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD, $63,500. Optional from FWD, $49,550.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: FWD, $49,550.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: FWD, $49,550.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: FWD, $49,550.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: FWD, $49,550.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Base w/Technology Pkg FWD, $54,250.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Base w/Technology Pkg FWD, $54,250.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD, $63,500. Optional from FWD, $49,550.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD, $63,500.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: FWD, $49,550.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | FWD | SH-AWD | Base w/Technology Pkg FWD | SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg AWD | SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | Type S AWD | Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O | O | S | O | S |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | O | O | O | O | O | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | S | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
No equipment data: FWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/Technology Package, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package, SH-AWD w/Advance Package, Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SH-AWD, $51,750.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: Type S AWD, 355 hp, $67,850.
- The best mpg: FWD, 22 mpg, $49,550.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Base w/Technology Pkg FWD, SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD.
- Dropped: FWD w/Technology Pkg, SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg, SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg, SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg.
- Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$1,550.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $48,000 | $49,550 | +$1,550 |
| SH-AWD | $50,200 | $51,750 | +$1,550 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | $52,700 | $54,250 | +$1,550 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | $54,900 | $56,450 | +$1,550 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | $58,400 | $59,950 | +$1,550 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $61,950 | $63,500 | +$1,550 |
| Type S AWD | $66,700 | $67,850 | +$1,150 |
| Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD | $72,050 | $73,200 | +$1,150 |
| Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $72,050 | $73,200 | +$1,150 |
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