MDX vs SQ5

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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Audi SQ5
Audi

SQ5

Price from $65,400
Monthly payment $761
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Specifications

  MDX SQ5
Manufacturer Acura Audi
Starting price $51,800 $65,400
Monthly payment $602 $761
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 21.0 mpg 23.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 410 g/mi–475 g/mi 381 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Acura MDX and Audi SQ5 suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

MDX starts at $51,800; SQ5 starts at $65,400. The difference is $13,600, making MDX about 21% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: MDX — $602; SQ5 — $761. The difference is $159 per month, with MDX lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is MDX — 21.0 mpg; SQ5 — 23.0 mpg. SQ5 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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