2017 Acura RDX vs. 2017 GMC Acadia

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between RDX and Acadia?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the cargo volume, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $6,600 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Acura RDX has a higher starting price than the 2017 GMC Acadia. Also, the 2017 RDX has a more powerful engine than the 2017 Acadia, but it gets 1.2 more miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the body structure of RDX is slightly smaller than that of the Acadia. And then, the GMC Acadia seats two more passengers than the Acura RDX. Plus, you get 15.6 ft² extra space behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$35,670
$29,070
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.5L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
279 hp
194 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
26 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
23 MPG
Width
Width
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-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.7 in
75.4 in
Length
Length
184.4 in
193.6 in
Height
Height
65.0 in
66.0 - 68.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.7 in
112.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
94.4 ft2
101.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
6 - 7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
41.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.7 in
59.4 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.1 in
39.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.3 in
39.7 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.2 in
58.7 in

Costs

2017 Acura RDX

2017 GMC Acadia

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,150
$2,500 - $2,850
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$409 (2017 Acura RDX AWD)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$21,773 - $21,873
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