2020 Acura MDX
5 trims · 12 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$44,500 – $61,750
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 8 recalls on record
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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)
$44,500
Typical monthly
$881/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
3 configurations
- MSRP
- $44,500 – $56,250
- 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
SH-AWD
5 configurations
- MSRP
- $46,500 – $60,250
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/26
- 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
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $53,000 – $59,750
- 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
- —
SH-AWD A-Spec
- MSRP
- $55,000
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/25
- 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
SH-AWD PMC Edition
- MSRP
- $61,750
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/26
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 68.4
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
| Spec | Base3 configurations | SH-AWD5 configurations | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD2 configurations | SH-AWD A-Spec | SH-AWD PMC Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,500 – $56,250 | $46,500 – $60,250 | $53,000 – $59,750 | $55,000 | $61,750 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 20/27 | 19/26 | 26/27 | 19/25 | 19/26 |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp | 321 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 289 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3L V6 hybrid | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas |
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 68.4 | 68.4 | 68.4 | 68.4 | 68.4 |
| Max towing | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs | — | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 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-AWDgasSport Hybrid SH-AWDhybridSH-AWD A-SpecgasSH-AWD PMC Editiongas
- Fuel type
- Basepremium unleaded (recommended)SH-AWDpremium unleaded (recommended)Sport Hybrid SH-AWDpremium unleaded (recommended)SH-AWD A-Specpremium unleaded (recommended)SH-AWD PMC Editionpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- BaseV6SH-AWDV6Sport Hybrid SH-AWDV6SH-AWD A-SpecV6SH-AWD PMC EditionV6
- Displacement
- Base3.5 LSH-AWD3.5 LSport Hybrid SH-AWD3 LSH-AWD A-Spec3.5 LSH-AWD PMC Edition3.5 L
- Horsepower
- Base290 hpSH-AWD290 hpSport Hybrid SH-AWD321 hpSH-AWD A-Spec290 hpSH-AWD PMC Edition290 hp
- Torque
- Base267 lb-ftSH-AWD267 lb-ftSport Hybrid SH-AWD289 lb-ftSH-AWD A-Spec267 lb-ftSH-AWD PMC Edition267 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base9-speed shiftable automaticSH-AWD9-speed shiftable automaticSport Hybrid SH-AWD7-speed automated manualSH-AWD A-Spec9-speed shiftable automaticSH-AWD PMC Edition9-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveSH-AWDall wheel driveSport Hybrid SH-AWDall wheel driveSH-AWD A-Specall wheel driveSH-AWD PMC Editionall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseSUVSH-AWDSUVSport Hybrid SH-AWDSUVSH-AWD A-SpecSUVSH-AWD PMC EditionSUV
- Doors
- Base5SH-AWD5Sport Hybrid SH-AWD5SH-AWD A-Spec5SH-AWD PMC Edition5
- Seating
- Base7SH-AWD7Sport Hybrid SH-AWD7SH-AWD A-Spec7SH-AWD PMC Edition6
- Length
- Base196.2 inSH-AWD196.2 inSport Hybrid SH-AWD196.2 inSH-AWD A-Spec196.2 inSH-AWD PMC Edition196.2 in
- Width
- Base77.7 inSH-AWD77.7 inSport Hybrid SH-AWD77.7 inSH-AWD A-Spec77.7 inSH-AWD PMC Edition77.7 in
- Height
- Base67.4 inSH-AWD67.4 inSport Hybrid SH-AWD67.4 inSH-AWD A-Spec67.4 inSH-AWD PMC Edition67.4 in
- Wheelbase
- Base111 inSH-AWD111 inSport Hybrid SH-AWD111 inSH-AWD A-Spec111 inSH-AWD PMC Edition111 in
- Ground clearance
- Base7.3 inSH-AWD7.3 inSport Hybrid SH-AWD7.3 inSH-AWD A-Spec7.3 inSH-AWD PMC Edition7.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base15 cu ftSH-AWD15 cu ftSport Hybrid SH-AWD15 cu ftSH-AWD A-Spec15 cu ftSH-AWD PMC Edition15 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base68.4 cu ftSH-AWD68.4 cu ftSport Hybrid SH-AWD68.4 cu ftSH-AWD A-Spec68.4 cu ftSH-AWD PMC Edition68.4 cu ft
- Max towing
- Base3,500 lbsSH-AWD5,000 lbsSport Hybrid SH-AWD—SH-AWD A-Spec5,000 lbsSH-AWD PMC Edition5,000 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base4,032 lbsSH-AWD4,239 lbsSport Hybrid SH-AWD4,471 lbsSH-AWD A-Spec4,275 lbsSH-AWD PMC Edition—
- Fuel tank
- Base19.5 galSH-AWD19.5 galSport Hybrid SH-AWD19.4 galSH-AWD A-Spec19.5 galSH-AWD PMC Edition19.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base23SH-AWD22Sport Hybrid SH-AWD27SH-AWD A-Spec21SH-AWD PMC Edition22
- City MPG
- Base20SH-AWD19Sport Hybrid SH-AWD26SH-AWD A-Spec19SH-AWD PMC Edition19
- Highway MPG
- Base27SH-AWD26Sport Hybrid SH-AWD27SH-AWD A-Spec25SH-AWD PMC Edition26
| Spec | Base | SH-AWD | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD | SH-AWD A-Spec | SH-AWD PMC Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | hybrid | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 290 hp | 321 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 289 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 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 | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Length | 196.2 in | 196.2 in | 196.2 in | 196.2 in | 196.2 in |
| Width | 77.7 in | 77.7 in | 77.7 in | 77.7 in | 77.7 in |
| Height | 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 |
| Ground clearance | 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 |
| Max cargo capacity | 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 | — | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,032 lbs | 4,239 lbs | 4,471 lbs | 4,275 lbs | — |
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal | 19.5 gal | 19.4 gal | 19.5 gal | 19.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||
| Combined MPG | 23 | 22 | 27 | 21 | 22 |
| City MPG | 20 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
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2020 Acura MDX FAQ
- How much does the 2020 Acura MDX cost?
- The 2020 Acura MDX has a starting MSRP of $44,500, ranging up to $61,750 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $44,500; SH-AWD from $46,500; Sport Hybrid SH-AWD from $53,000; SH-AWD A-Spec from $55,000; SH-AWD PMC Edition from $61,750.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Acura MDX?
- The 2020 Acura MDX achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2020 Acura MDX have?
- The 2020 Acura MDX offers up to 68.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2020 Acura MDX tow?
- The 2020 Acura MDX has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- Is the 2020 Acura MDX safe?
- The 2020 Acura MDX earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2020 Acura MDX come in?
- The 2020 Acura MDX is available in 5 trims (12 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.