2018 Acura MDX
7 trims · 12 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$44,200 – $58,650
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$44,200
Typical monthly
$875/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
- MSRP
- $44,200
- 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
5 configurations
- MSRP
- $46,200 – $58,650
- 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
- $48,600
- 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
- $50,600
- 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
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $52,100 – $58,150
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/27
- Horsepower
- 321 hp
- Torque
- 289 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3L V6 hybrid
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 68.4
- Max towing
- —
Advance Package
- MSRP
- $54,650
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/27
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 68.4
- Max towing
- 3,500 lbs
Advance and Entertainment Packages
- MSRP
- $56,650
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/27
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 68.4
- Max towing
- 3,500 lbs
| Spec | Base | SH-AWD5 configurations | Technology Package | Technology and Entertainment Packages | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD2 configurations | Advance Package | Advance and Entertainment Packages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,200 | $46,200 – $58,650 | $48,600 | $50,600 | $52,100 – $58,150 | $54,650 | $56,650 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 19/27 | 18/26 | 19/27 | 19/27 | 26/27 | 20/27 | 20/27 |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 321 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 289 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 | 3L V6 hybrid | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas |
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 68.4 | 68.4 | 68.4 | 68.4 | 68.4 | 68.4 | 68.4 |
| Max towing | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 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
- BasegasSH-AWDgasTechnology PackagegasTechnology and Entertainment PackagesgasSport Hybrid SH-AWDhybridAdvance PackagegasAdvance and Entertainment Packagesgas
- Fuel type
- Basepremium unleaded (recommended)SH-AWDpremium unleaded (recommended)Technology Packagepremium unleaded (recommended)Technology and Entertainment Packagespremium unleaded (recommended)Sport Hybrid SH-AWDpremium unleaded (recommended)Advance Packagepremium unleaded (recommended)Advance and Entertainment Packagespremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- BaseV6SH-AWDV6Technology PackageV6Technology and Entertainment PackagesV6Sport Hybrid SH-AWDV6Advance PackageV6Advance and Entertainment PackagesV6
- Displacement
- Base3.5 LSH-AWD3.5 LTechnology Package3.5 LTechnology and Entertainment Packages3.5 LSport Hybrid SH-AWD3 LAdvance Package3.5 LAdvance and Entertainment Packages3.5 L
- Horsepower
- Base290 hpSH-AWD290 hpTechnology Package290 hpTechnology and Entertainment Packages290 hpSport Hybrid SH-AWD321 hpAdvance Package290 hpAdvance and Entertainment Packages290 hp
- Torque
- Base267 lb-ftSH-AWD267 lb-ftTechnology Package267 lb-ftTechnology and Entertainment Packages267 lb-ftSport Hybrid SH-AWD289 lb-ftAdvance Package267 lb-ftAdvance and Entertainment Packages267 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base9-speed shiftable automaticSH-AWD9-speed shiftable automaticTechnology Package9-speed shiftable automaticTechnology and Entertainment Packages9-speed shiftable automaticSport Hybrid SH-AWD7-speed automated manualAdvance Package9-speed shiftable automaticAdvance and Entertainment Packages9-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveSH-AWDall wheel driveTechnology Packagefront wheel driveTechnology and Entertainment Packagesfront wheel driveSport Hybrid SH-AWDall wheel driveAdvance Packagefront wheel driveAdvance and Entertainment Packagesfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseSUVSH-AWDSUVTechnology PackageSUVTechnology and Entertainment PackagesSUVSport Hybrid SH-AWDSUVAdvance PackageSUVAdvance and Entertainment PackagesSUV
- Doors
- Base5SH-AWD5Technology Package5Technology and Entertainment Packages5Sport Hybrid SH-AWD5Advance Package5Advance and Entertainment Packages5
- Seating
- Base7SH-AWD7Technology Package7Technology and Entertainment Packages7Sport Hybrid SH-AWD7Advance Package6Advance and Entertainment Packages6
- Length
- Base196.2 inSH-AWD196.2 inTechnology Package196.2 inTechnology and Entertainment Packages196.2 inSport Hybrid SH-AWD196.2 inAdvance Package196.2 inAdvance and Entertainment Packages196.2 in
- Width
- Base77.8 inSH-AWD77.8 inTechnology Package77.8 inTechnology and Entertainment Packages77.8 inSport Hybrid SH-AWD77.8 inAdvance Package77.8 inAdvance and Entertainment Packages77.8 in
- Height
- Base67.4 inSH-AWD67.4 inTechnology Package67.4 inTechnology and Entertainment Packages67.4 inSport Hybrid SH-AWD67.4 inAdvance Package67.4 inAdvance and Entertainment Packages67.4 in
- Wheelbase
- Base111 inSH-AWD111 inTechnology Package111 inTechnology and Entertainment Packages111 inSport Hybrid SH-AWD111 inAdvance Package111 inAdvance and Entertainment Packages111 in
- Ground clearance
- Base7.3 inSH-AWD7.3 inTechnology Package7.3 inTechnology and Entertainment Packages7.3 inSport Hybrid SH-AWD7.3 inAdvance Package7.3 inAdvance and Entertainment Packages7.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base14.9 cu ftSH-AWD14.9 cu ftTechnology Package14.9 cu ftTechnology and Entertainment Packages14.9 cu ftSport Hybrid SH-AWD14.9 cu ftAdvance Package14.9 cu ftAdvance and Entertainment Packages14.9 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base68.4 cu ftSH-AWD68.4 cu ftTechnology Package68.4 cu ftTechnology and Entertainment Packages68.4 cu ftSport Hybrid SH-AWD68.4 cu ftAdvance Package68.4 cu ftAdvance and Entertainment Packages68.4 cu ft
- Max towing
- Base3,500 lbsSH-AWD5,000 lbsTechnology Package3,500 lbsTechnology and Entertainment Packages3,500 lbsSport Hybrid SH-AWD—Advance Package3,500 lbsAdvance and Entertainment Packages3,500 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base4,001 lbsSH-AWD4,215 lbsTechnology Package4,028 lbsTechnology and Entertainment Packages4,061 lbsSport Hybrid SH-AWD4,471 lbsAdvance Package4,065 lbsAdvance and Entertainment Packages4,087 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base19.5 galSH-AWD19.5 galTechnology Package19.5 galTechnology and Entertainment Packages19.5 galSport Hybrid SH-AWD19.4 galAdvance Package19.5 galAdvance and Entertainment Packages19.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base22SH-AWD21Technology Package22Technology and Entertainment Packages22Sport Hybrid SH-AWD27Advance Package23Advance and Entertainment Packages23
- City MPG
- Base19SH-AWD18Technology Package19Technology and Entertainment Packages19Sport Hybrid SH-AWD26Advance Package20Advance and Entertainment Packages20
- Highway MPG
- Base27SH-AWD26Technology Package27Technology and Entertainment Packages27Sport Hybrid SH-AWD27Advance Package27Advance and Entertainment Packages27
| Spec | Base | SH-AWD | Technology Package | Technology and Entertainment Packages | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD | Advance Package | Advance and Entertainment Packages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | hybrid | 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) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 321 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 289 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 | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 196.2 in | 196.2 in | 196.2 in | 196.2 in | 196.2 in | 196.2 in | 196.2 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 77.8 in | 77.8 in | 77.8 in | 77.8 in | 77.8 in | 77.8 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 67.4 in | 67.4 in | 67.4 in | 67.4 in | 67.4 in | 67.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 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 |
| Capacity & weight | |||||||
| Cargo capacity | 14.9 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft | 14.9 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 |
| Max towing | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs | — | 3,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,001 lbs | 4,215 lbs | 4,028 lbs | 4,061 lbs | 4,471 lbs | 4,065 lbs | 4,087 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal | 19.5 gal | 19.5 gal | 19.5 gal | 19.4 gal | 19.5 gal | 19.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||||
| Combined MPG | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 23 |
| City MPG | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 20 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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