2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Price Range: $40,990 - $47,140

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Acura MDX and the average SUV most certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average SUV's engine isn't much more massive than the Acura MDX's.

Utility
The MDX will definitely prove friendlier than the typical SUV for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The typical SUV is likely a better choice than the MDX as far as hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or sizeable animals. There's little the Acura MDX can tow that the typical SUV cannot.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Acura MDX than with the average SUV.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the typical SUV's front cabin compared to the Acura MDX. While the rear of the MDX offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the average SUV, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Acura MDX's tank is almost the same size as the typical SUV's, though the average SUV's is a tad larger. The Acura MDX and the average SUV compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Acura MDX to the dealership as the average SUV. The MDX doesn't pale in comparison to the average SUV in terms of gas mileage. The typical SUV won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Acura MDX. The average SUV is considerably less expensive than the Acura MDX in terms of MSRP.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the average SUV isn't quite as generous as the Acura MDX's.