Buying Outlook Updated in April, 2012 by our Vehicle Experts
- Supplies of the 2012 Acura MDX have improved and deals are available
- Certain options packages are often bundled together from the factory
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Acura's MDX midsize luxury crossover SUV bridges the gap nicely between bread-and-butter vehicles and more-expensive (and less-versatile) offerings from European luxury competitors. The sole drivetrain option is a 3.7-liter VTEC V6 making 300 hp and 270 lb-ft. of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control and Acura's much-lauded Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system.
The 7-seat MDX comes in a single well-equipped trim level, featuring standard features that often cost extra on competing models, like heated leather upholstery, power moonroof and rear liftgate, tri-zone climate control and Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. Options are divided into the Technology, Advance and Entertainment packages, adding such available features as a voice-activated navigation system, sport suspension with active damping, a rear DVD entertainment system and 19-inch alloy wheels. Fuel efficiency suffers a little with standard all-wheel drive, though is still decent for the luxury SUV segment at 16 city/21 highway mpg. Pricing starts at around $43,000.
| % Chosen by Shoppers | Average MSRP | Average CarsDirect Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2012 3.7L 4dr All-wheel Drive | 30% | $43,909 | $39,959 |
| 2 2012 3.7L Technology Package 4dr All-Wheel Drive | 29% | $47,579 | $43,264 |
| 3 2012 3.7L Technology and Entertainment Package 4dr All-Wheel Drive | 22% | $49,486 | $45,044 |
| 4 2012 3.7L Advance Package 4dr All-Wheel Drive | 10% | $53,528 | $48,690 |
| 5 2012 3.7L Advance and Entertainment Package 4dr All-wheel Drive | 9% | $55,424 | $50,496 |
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