MDX vs Discovery
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.
Discovery
Specifications
| MDX | Discovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Acura | Land Rover |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Monthly payment | — | — |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 21.0 mpg | 19.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 410 g/mi–475 g/mi | 425 g/mi–457 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
Common issues
Acura MDX
Common-issue data is not available yet.
Land Rover Discovery
On 2019-2024 Discovery L462 models equipped with air suspension, the compressor, valve block, and air springs are a frequent failure point. Look for the vehicle settling overnight, a Suspension Fault message, excessive compressor running, and slow ride height changes. If ignored, a leaking air spring can burn out the compressor repeatedly. A typical compressor replacement costs around $1,700, with an air spring adding roughly $800 to $2,000 per corner.
About this comparison
Acura MDX and Land Rover Discovery suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
The models use different powertrains: MDX — Gasoline; Discovery — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.
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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