You’ll find plenty of 3-row midsize SUVs on the market, but few combine the MDX’s styling, performance, price, and unflappable reputation for reliability.
Buyers have a wide array of trims and two potent powertrains from which to choose. Acura makes choosing a trim easier by limiting options to a few standalone features while bundling the most desirable upgrades as standard equipment.
Acura’s Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) is the choice for those who like to drive their SUVs with gusto. It’s also ideal for tackling snow-covered roads or dusty back trails.
Towing for the front-drive models is 3,500 pounds, but adding SH-AWD bumps it to 5,000 pounds.
Hot on the MDX’s heels are competitors such as the Infiniti QX60, Lincoln Aviator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Genesis GV80, Audi Q7, and Lexus RX.
Prices provided are new car MSRP at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
After a minor upgrade last year, the 2024 Acura MDX carries over with no significant changes.
Acura MDX
Starting at $49,850 | See listings
- 290-hp 3.5-liter V6
- AcuraWatch driver-assist suite
- Adaptive cruise control
- Panoramic moonroof
- 12-way power front seats
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Power liftgate
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch infotainment display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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Acura MDX with Technology Package
Staring at $54,550 | See listings
- 12-speaker ELS Studio audio
- Milano leather-upholstered sport seats
- Power-folding side mirrors
- 3D view navigation
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 20-inch alloy wheels
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Acura MDX with A-Spec Package
Staring at $60,250 | See listings
- SH-AWD
- LED fog lights
- Heated and ventilated front sport seats
- 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D premium audio
- Flat-bottom sport steering wheel
- Sport pedals
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Acura MDX with Advance Package
Staring at $63,800 | See listings
- 16-way ventilated power front seats
- 360-degree Surround-View Camera
- Head-up display
- Heated steering wheel
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Heated second-row seats
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Acura MDX Type S
Starting at $68,150 | See listings
- 355-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter V6
- Adaptive dampers
- Air suspension
- Adjustable ride height
- Brembo brakes
- 21-inch wheels
- Self-sealing run-flat tires
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Acura MDX Type S with Advance Package
Starting at $73,500 | See listings
- Massaging front seats
- 25-speaker ELS Studio 3D Signature Edition audio
- Head-up display
- Orchid leather upholstery
- Surround-View Camera
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2024 Acura MDX: $49,850 (FWD), $52,050 (AWD)
The entry-level MDX is a front-drive model with the option to upgrade to Acura’s SH-AWD. A 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine and 10-speed transmission operate smoothly, returning adequate performance and fuel economy.
Keeping with the MDX’s performance image, Acura includes the Integrated Dynamics System, which features various driver-selectable settings regulating steering feedback, shift points, and throttle response. Drivers can choose from five modes: Comfort, Normal, Sport, Snow, and Individual.
Knowing that a 3-row SUV is likely carrying precious cargo, Acura equips the MDX with a phalanx of safety and driver-assist systems.
Housed under the AcuraWatch umbrella, the MDX features standard forward collision warning and collision mitigation braking with pedestrian detection. It also features lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow. Traffic Jam Assist can steer the vehicle in low-speed stop-and-go situations with minimal driver intervention.
The safety tech doesn’t stop there. You’ll get a blind-spot monitoring system, rear cross-traffic detection, traffic sign recognition, and a road departure mitigation system to warn when the vehicle drifts from its lane.
Rounding out the safety equipment list is a rear backup camera with a built-in lens washer, hill start assist, and a tire pressure monitor that lets you know when you’ve reached the recommended pressure when adding air to your tires.
Moving to the exterior reveals Acura’s Jewel Eye LED headlights, a panoramic power moonroof, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a power liftgate. Did we mention this is the entry-level trim?
It doesn’t stop there. You’ll also find wiper-activated auto on/off headlights, side mirrors that tilt down when the MDX is placed in reverse, remote operation of the windows and moonroof, and a proximity keyless entry system that lets you unlock and start the car without having to remove the key fob from your purse or pocket.
The MDX’s interior is even more impressive, with a versatile set of seats covered in imitation leather. The driver and front passenger get heated 12-way power-adjustable seats with power lumbar support. In contrast, the driver’s seat features a 3-position memory setting, including the mirrors, steering wheel position, and mirrors.
The second-row bench seat features a removable center section that, when not in place, effectively creates a captain’s chair configuration with a walk-through pass to the rear seat. The MDX can carry seven people with the 50/50-split folding third-row seat occupied.
Amenities include tri-zone automatic climate control (although we should note the third-row section does not include air vents), a configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and first-row ambient LED lighting.
The MDX’s infotainment system is a mixed bag. While we love the big 12.3-inch color display, it’s not a touchscreen. Instead, a console-mounted touchpad operates the various screen functions, with your finger’s position on the pad corresponding to tiles on the screen. It’s a system that takes some getting used to. Thankfully, there’s also natural voice recognition software that can manage many features.
The MDX infotainment bundle includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, AcuraLink service apps, and Alexa Built-in. A 9-speaker audio system comes standard, as does a wireless charging pad and multiple USB-A and USB-C charge ports in the first and second rows.
The MDX features a tire repair kit, but opting for the SH-AWD upgrades to a compact spare tire.
The MDX offers several accessories, including various roof-mounted carriers, a hands-free power liftgate, a remote start, 20-inch wheel packages, LED fog lights, a heated flat-bottom sport steering wheel, a trailer hitch, and more.
With the $1,195 delivery fee, the 2024 Acura MDX costs $51,045. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $963. See 2024 Acura MDX models for sale near you
2024 Acura MDX includes:
- AcuraWatch – The AcuraWatch suite features systems designed to help avoid accidents, keep the vehicle centered on the road, and relieve fatigue during stressful driving conditions.
- 12-way power seats – The MDX’s 12-way power front seats make it easy to find a comfortable position and include a lumbar adjustment for better lower back support.
- Power liftgate – The MDX’s power liftgate makes it easy to gain access when your arms are full.
2024 Acura MDX with Technology Package: $ 54,550 (FWD), $56,750 (AWD)
As its name suggests, the Technology Package adds more advanced systems to the cabin and safety-assist roster.
The package includes front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic emergency braking and rain-sensing wipers. There are also power-folding side mirrors, a 12-speaker Acura/ELS Studio audio system, 3-position passenger seat memory, and GPS-linked climate control, which knows the position of the sun relative to the driver and front passenger, and adjusts accordingly.
Twenty-inch alloy wheels look particularly lovely, as do the 27-color interior ambient lighting, Milano perforated leather sport seats, and 3D-view navigation featuring Real-Time Traffic that sees traffic jams and accidents and recalculates to find the fastest route.
Second-row passengers get manual window sunshades.
With the $1,195 delivery fee, the 2024 Acura MDX with Technology Package costs $55,745. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,052. See 2024 Acura MDX with Technology Package models for sale near you
2024 Acura MDX with Technology Package includes:
- Acura/ELS Studio audio – The ELS Studio audio system in the Technology Package features 12 speakers and a powerful amp adding more power and audio features over the stock system.
- Low-speed braking – Sensors built into the bumpers can detect objects in front or behind the MDX and automatically stop the vehicle before a collision can occur.
- Perforated Milano leather upholstery – Looks and feels luxurious, with additional colors beyond the base model’s black and beige.
2024 Acura MDX with A-Spec Package: $60,250
The A-Spec Package builds off the Technology Package, adding SH-AWD, a thicker rear anti-roll bar, Shark Gray 20-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lights, and distinctive black exterior trim.
The cabin gains an ebony headliner, heated and ventilated sport seats with contrast stitching, Ultrasuede inserts in red or black, a leather-wrapped flat-bottom sport steering wheel, sport pedals, and A-Spec sill plates.
The ELS Studio 3D Premium Audio system gains four overhead speakers, bringing the total to 16.
With the $1,195 delivery fee, the 2024 Acura MDX with A-Spec Package costs $61,445. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,160. See 2024 Acura MDX with A-Spec Package models for sale near you
2024 Acura MDX with Advance Package: $63,800
Building off the MDX with the Technology Package, the Advance Package adds a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, a hands-free power liftgate with walk-away close, and a 10.5-inch head-up display.
There’s also a 360-degree Surround-View Camera, remote start, and 16-way heated and ventilated front seats with adjustable side bolsters and thigh extensions.
The third-row seats gain USB-A charging ports, while the second-row picks up a 110-volt outlet. Additional features include roof rails, open-pore wood trim, LED door handle lighting, and additional footwell ambient lighting.
With the $1,195 delivery fee, the 2024 Acura MDX with Advance Package costs $64,995. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,227. See 2024 Acura MDX with Advance Package models for sale near you
2024 Acura MDX with Advance Package includes:
- 16-way sport seats – The Advance’s 16-way power-adjustable front seats include a thigh-extension cushion for better leg support and adjustable side bolsters to hold you better in tight turns.
- Surround-View Camera – A 360-degree Surround-View Camera features four lenses outside the vehicle and a front camera that makes it easy to see obstacles off-road.
- Head-up display – The MDX’s 10.5-inch head-up display projects important driver information onto the windshield, where it can be seen without taking your eyes off the road.
2024 Acura MDX Type S: $68,150
If you’re all about performance driving, this is the MDX trim for you. The Type S features a more powerful V6, a turbocharged 3.0-liter pumping out 355 hp. It also features adaptive shock dampers and an air suspension with adjustable ride height.
The Integrated Dynamic System gains additional modes for Sport+ and Lift; the latter raises the vehicle’s ground clearance by two inches.
Big Brembo front disc brakes provide stopping power thanks to massive 14.3-inch rotors and 4-piston brake calipers (in red).
A revised front fascia, quad exhaust finisher with active exhaust valves, and 21-inch wheels with self-sealing tires complete the performance upgrades.
The Type S builds off the A-Spec feature set, adding things like a remote start, LED-backlit door handles, third-row USB charge ports, and the Type S interior and exterior Sport Appearance packages.
With the $1,195 delivery fee, the 2024 Acura MDX Type S costs $69,345. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,309. See 2024 Acura MDX Type S models for sale near you
2024 Acura MDX Type S includes:
- 3.0-liter turbocharged engine – The turbocharged V6 in the Type S pumps out 355 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, delivering a 0-to-60 time just shy of 6.5 seconds.
- Adaptive dampers – Adjustable shock dampers automatically adapt to varying road conditions, helping the tires remain firmly planted while simultaneously providing a controlled and settled ride.
- Air suspension – The Type S air suspension replaces traditional steel springs with air bladders, helping smooth out road imperfections while still being sporty and allowing for varying ride height.
2024 Acura MDX Type S with Advance Package: $73,500
At the top of the MDX trim ladder is the Type S with Advance Package. It adds to the Type S several luxury features unique to this trim.
The mix includes massaging front seats with nine modes, a head-up display, a Surround-View Camera, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 25-speaker ELS Studio 3D Signature Edition premium audio system.
The Type S Advance offers Orchid leather upholstery with Azurite Blue piping, a color combination only used on this trim.
With the $1,195 delivery fee, the 2024 Acura MDX Type S with Advance Package costs $74,695. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,410. See 2024 Acura MDX Type S with Advance Package models for sale near you
