How much does the 2016 Acura MDX cost?

The 2016 Acura MDX has a starting MSRP of $43,015, ranging up to $57,230 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $43,015; AcuraWatch Plus Package from $44,515; SH-AWD from $45,015; Technology Package from $47,440; Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages from $48,640; Technology and Entertainment Packages from $49,440.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Acura MDX?

The 2016 Acura MDX achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Acura MDX have?

The 2016 Acura MDX offers up to 68.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2016 Acura MDX tow?

The 2016 Acura MDX has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 Acura MDX safe?

The 2016 Acura MDX earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2016 Acura MDX come in?

The 2016 Acura MDX is available in 9 trims (16 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2016 Acura MDX

9 trims · 16 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$43,015 – $57,230

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$43,015

Typical monthly

$852/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Acura MDX trims

Base
MSRP
$43,015
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs
AcuraWatch Plus Package
MSRP
$44,515
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs
SH-AWD
8 configurations
MSRP
$45,015 – $57,230
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/26
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.4
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Technology Package
MSRP
$47,440
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages
MSRP
$48,640
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Technology and Entertainment Packages
MSRP
$49,440
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages
MSRP
$50,640
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Advance Package
MSRP
$53,230
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Advance and Entertainment Packages
MSRP
$55,230
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
267 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
68.4
Max towing
3,500 lbs

Compare 2016 Acura MDX trim specifications
Spec	Base	AcuraWatch Plus Package	SH-AWD8 configurations	Technology Package	Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages	Technology and Entertainment Packages	Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages	Advance Package	Advance and Entertainment Packages
MSRP	$43,015	$44,515	$45,015 – $57,230	$47,440	$48,640	$49,440	$50,640	$53,230	$55,230
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	19/27	19/27	18/26	19/27	19/27	19/27	19/27	20/27	20/27
Horsepower	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp
Torque	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft
Engine	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas
Seating	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	68.4	68.4	68.4	68.4	68.4	68.4	68.4	68.4	68.4
Max towing	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
AcuraWatch Plus Packagegas
SH-AWDgas
Technology Packagegas
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packagesgas
Technology and Entertainment Packagesgas
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packagesgas
Advance Packagegas
Advance and Entertainment Packagesgas
Fuel type: Basepremium unleaded (recommended)
AcuraWatch Plus Packagepremium unleaded (recommended)
SH-AWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Technology Packagepremium unleaded (recommended)
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packagespremium unleaded (recommended)
Technology and Entertainment Packagespremium unleaded (recommended)
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packagespremium unleaded (recommended)
Advance Packagepremium unleaded (recommended)
Advance and Entertainment Packagespremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: BaseV6
AcuraWatch Plus PackageV6
SH-AWDV6
Technology PackageV6
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus PackagesV6
Technology and Entertainment PackagesV6
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus PackagesV6
Advance PackageV6
Advance and Entertainment PackagesV6
Displacement: Base3.5 L
AcuraWatch Plus Package3.5 L
SH-AWD3.5 L
Technology Package3.5 L
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages3.5 L
Technology and Entertainment Packages3.5 L
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages3.5 L
Advance Package3.5 L
Advance and Entertainment Packages3.5 L
Horsepower: Base290 hp
AcuraWatch Plus Package290 hp
SH-AWD290 hp
Technology Package290 hp
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages290 hp
Technology and Entertainment Packages290 hp
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages290 hp
Advance Package290 hp
Advance and Entertainment Packages290 hp
Torque: Base267 lb-ft
AcuraWatch Plus Package267 lb-ft
SH-AWD267 lb-ft
Technology Package267 lb-ft
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages267 lb-ft
Technology and Entertainment Packages267 lb-ft
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages267 lb-ft
Advance Package267 lb-ft
Advance and Entertainment Packages267 lb-ft
Transmission: Base9-speed shiftable automatic
AcuraWatch Plus Package9-speed shiftable automatic
SH-AWD9-speed shiftable automatic
Technology Package9-speed shiftable automatic
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages9-speed shiftable automatic
Technology and Entertainment Packages9-speed shiftable automatic
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages9-speed shiftable automatic
Advance Package9-speed shiftable automatic
Advance and Entertainment Packages9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
AcuraWatch Plus Packagefront wheel drive
SH-AWDall wheel drive
Technology Packagefront wheel drive
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packagesfront wheel drive
Technology and Entertainment Packagesfront wheel drive
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packagesfront wheel drive
Advance Packagefront wheel drive
Advance and Entertainment Packagesfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSUV
AcuraWatch Plus PackageSUV
SH-AWDSUV
Technology PackageSUV
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus PackagesSUV
Technology and Entertainment PackagesSUV
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus PackagesSUV
Advance PackageSUV
Advance and Entertainment PackagesSUV
Doors: Base5
AcuraWatch Plus Package5
SH-AWD5
Technology Package5
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages5
Technology and Entertainment Packages5
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages5
Advance Package5
Advance and Entertainment Packages5
Seating: Base7
AcuraWatch Plus Package7
SH-AWD7
Technology Package7
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages7
Technology and Entertainment Packages7
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages7
Advance Package7
Advance and Entertainment Packages7
Length: Base193.6 in
AcuraWatch Plus Package193.6 in
SH-AWD193.6 in
Technology Package193.6 in
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages193.6 in
Technology and Entertainment Packages193.6 in
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages193.6 in
Advance Package193.6 in
Advance and Entertainment Packages193.6 in
Height: Base67.6 in
AcuraWatch Plus Package67.6 in
SH-AWD67.6 in
Technology Package67.6 in
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages67.6 in
Technology and Entertainment Packages67.6 in
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages67.6 in
Advance Package67.6 in
Advance and Entertainment Packages67.6 in
Wheelbase: Base111 in
AcuraWatch Plus Package111 in
SH-AWD111 in
Technology Package111 in
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages111 in
Technology and Entertainment Packages111 in
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages111 in
Advance Package111 in
Advance and Entertainment Packages111 in
Ground clearance: Base7.3 in
AcuraWatch Plus Package7.3 in
SH-AWD7.3 in
Technology Package7.3 in
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages7.3 in
Technology and Entertainment Packages7.3 in
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages7.3 in
Advance Package7.3 in
Advance and Entertainment Packages7.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base15 cu ft
AcuraWatch Plus Package15 cu ft
SH-AWD15 cu ft
Technology Package15 cu ft
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages15 cu ft
Technology and Entertainment Packages15 cu ft
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages15 cu ft
Advance Package15 cu ft
Advance and Entertainment Packages15 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base68.4 cu ft
AcuraWatch Plus Package68.4 cu ft
SH-AWD68.4 cu ft
Technology Package68.4 cu ft
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages68.4 cu ft
Technology and Entertainment Packages68.4 cu ft
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages68.4 cu ft
Advance Package68.4 cu ft
Advance and Entertainment Packages68.4 cu ft
Max towing: Base3,500 lbs
AcuraWatch Plus Package3,500 lbs
SH-AWD5,000 lbs
Technology Package3,500 lbs
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages3,500 lbs
Technology and Entertainment Packages3,500 lbs
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages3,500 lbs
Advance Package3,500 lbs
Advance and Entertainment Packages3,500 lbs
Curb weight: Base3,960 lbs
AcuraWatch Plus Package3,964 lbs
SH-AWD4,195 lbs
Technology Package4,001 lbs
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages4,004 lbs
Technology and Entertainment Packages4,026 lbs
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages4,028 lbs
Advance Package4,037 lbs
Advance and Entertainment Packages4,169 lbs
Fuel tank: Base19.5 gal
AcuraWatch Plus Package19.5 gal
SH-AWD19.5 gal
Technology Package19.5 gal
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages19.5 gal
Technology and Entertainment Packages19.5 gal
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages19.5 gal
Advance Package19.5 gal
Advance and Entertainment Packages19.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base22
AcuraWatch Plus Package22
SH-AWD21
Technology Package22
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages22
Technology and Entertainment Packages22
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages22
Advance Package23
Advance and Entertainment Packages23
City MPG: Base19
AcuraWatch Plus Package19
SH-AWD18
Technology Package19
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages19
Technology and Entertainment Packages19
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages19
Advance Package20
Advance and Entertainment Packages20
Highway MPG: Base27
AcuraWatch Plus Package27
SH-AWD26
Technology Package27
Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages27
Technology and Entertainment Packages27
Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages27
Advance Package27
Advance and Entertainment Packages27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	AcuraWatch Plus Package	SH-AWD	Technology Package	Technology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages	Technology and Entertainment Packages	Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages	Advance Package	Advance and Entertainment Packages
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp
Torque	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft	267 lb-ft
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7
Length	193.6 in	193.6 in	193.6 in	193.6 in	193.6 in	193.6 in	193.6 in	193.6 in	193.6 in
Height	67.6 in	67.6 in	67.6 in	67.6 in	67.6 in	67.6 in	67.6 in	67.6 in	67.6 in
Wheelbase	111 in	111 in	111 in	111 in	111 in	111 in	111 in	111 in	111 in
Ground clearance	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in	7.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15 cu ft	15 cu ft	15 cu ft	15 cu ft	15 cu ft	15 cu ft	15 cu ft	15 cu ft	15 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	68.4 cu ft	68.4 cu ft	68.4 cu ft	68.4 cu ft	68.4 cu ft	68.4 cu ft	68.4 cu ft	68.4 cu ft	68.4 cu ft
Max towing	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	5,000 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Curb weight	3,960 lbs	3,964 lbs	4,195 lbs	4,001 lbs	4,004 lbs	4,026 lbs	4,028 lbs	4,037 lbs	4,169 lbs
Fuel tank	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal	19.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	22	21	22	22	22	22	23	23
City MPG	19	19	18	19	19	19	19	20	20
Highway MPG	27	27	26	27	27	27	27	27	27