2018 Acura MDX vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between MDX and RAV4?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, model year, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 is priced $18,250 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 Acura MDX, which is older by two model years. Also, the 2018 MDX has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2020 RAV4 gets 6.5 more mpg. In addition, the body structure of MDX is significantly larger than that of the RAV4. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Acura MDX seats two more the Toyota RAV4. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and cargo volume.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, All Wheel
MSRP
MSRP
$44,200
$25,950
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.5 L/152
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
203 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
19 - 20 MPG
27 - 28 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
35 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 - 23 MPG
30 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
77.8 in
73 - 73.4 in
Length
Length
196.2 in
180.9 - 181.5 in
Height
Height
67.4 in
67 - 68.6 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.0 in
105.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
106 ft2
91.7 - 92.5 ft2
Seats
Seats
6 - 7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.1 in
37.7 - 39.5 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
41 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.1 in
57.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.3 in
37.7 - 39.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.6 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
56.4 in

Costs

2018 Acura MDX

2020 Toyota RAV4

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,300
$1,900
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$519 (2018 Acura MDX SH-AWD)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$24,733 - $24,983
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