Acura SLX vs Honda Passport
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Honda Passport
Overview
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Honda PassportRTL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | RTL |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1999 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Honda PassportRTL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $44,750 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $50,722 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $54,877 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $56,617 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 6 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Honda PassportRTL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal (best) | 18.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Honda PassportRTL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 285 hp (best) |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Honda PassportRTL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 83.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 895 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,615 lbs | 4,478 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.6 in (best) |
| Length | 187.8 in | 191.5 in (best) |
| Width | 72.2 in | 79.4 in (best) |
| Height | 72.2 in | 73.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Honda PassportRTL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura SLX | Honda Passport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | RTL $44,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | RTL Towing $45,450 MSRP |
| 3 | — | RTL Blackout $45,950 MSRP |
| 4 | — | TrailSport $48,450 MSRP |
| 5 | — | TrailSport Blackout $49,650 MSRP |
| 6 | — | TrailSport Elite $52,450 MSRP |
| 7 | — | TrailSport Elite Blackout $53,650 MSRP |
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