MDX vs Traverse

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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Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet

Traverse

Price from $40,800
Monthly payment $474
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Specifications

  MDX Traverse
Manufacturer Acura Chevrolet
Starting price $51,800 $40,800
Monthly payment $602 $474
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 21.0 mpg 21.5 mpg
CO₂ emissions 410 g/mi–475 g/mi 404 g/mi–423 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

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

MDX starts at $51,800; Traverse starts at $40,800. The difference is $11,000, making Traverse about 21% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: MDX — $602; Traverse — $474. The difference is $128 per month, with Traverse lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is MDX — 21.0 mpg; Traverse — 21.5 mpg. Traverse 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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