MDX vs RDX

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Acura MDX
Acura

MDX

Price from $51,800
Monthly payment $602
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Acura RDX
Acura

RDX

Price from $45,100
Monthly payment $524
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Specifications

  MDX RDX
Manufacturer Acura Acura
Starting price $51,800 $45,100
Monthly payment $602 $524
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 21.0 mpg 23.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 410 g/mi–475 g/mi 385 g/mi–386 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Acura MDX and Acura RDX suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

MDX starts at $51,800; RDX starts at $45,100. The difference is $6,700, making RDX about 13% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: MDX — $602; RDX — $524. The difference is $78 per month, with RDX lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is MDX — 21.0 mpg; RDX — 23.0 mpg. RDX uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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