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2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Acura MDX

2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2021 Acura MDX

2021 Honda Pilot

vs.

2021 Acura MDX

$32,250 MSRP*

Starting Price

$49,920 MSRP*
280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque

Engine Specs

290 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque
5,000 lbs

Max Towing Capacity

5,000 lbs
Standard

Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)

Standard
Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low-Speed Follow

Standard
Standard

Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)

Standard

Acura is Honda’s luxury division, so comparing 2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Acura MDX essentially means deciding on exactly what you want from a 3-row crossover SUV and choosing the one closest to your needs. There’s no clear one-size-fits-all winner, but we’ve found that most drivers end up better off with the Pilot. To show you why, we’ve put together a quick Pilot vs. MDX comparison covering:

  • Starting Prices
  • Interior Space
  • Features

Pilot vs. MDX: Starting Prices

Starting and top-tier 2021 Honda Pilot trim prices include:

  • 2021 Honda Pilot LX: Priced at $32,250 MSRP*
  • 2021 Honda Pilot Elite: Priced at $48,420 MSRP*

Starting and top-tier 2020 Acura MDX trim prices include:

  • 2020 Acura MDX Standard: Priced at $44,500 MSRP**
  • 2020 Acura MDX Entertainment with Advance Package: Priced at $60,250 MSRP**

The MDX is a luxury crossover SUV while the Pilot is not, and that comes at a price. The MDX starts over $12,250 higher as standard or $11,830 higher when you reach each model’s top-tier trims.

Pilot vs. MDX: Interior Space

You’ll usually find luxury vehicles don’t offer the same level of space and practicality afforded by standard models, and that holds true when comparing the Pilot against the MDX.

You’ll find:

  • Seating for up to 8 in the Pilot vs. up to 7 in the MDX.
  • Up to 109.9 cubic feet of cargo space in the Pilot vs. up to 90.9 cubic feet in the MDX.

Pilot vs. MDX: Features

The 2021 Pilot and 2020 MDX are surprisingly well-matched when it comes to features. Each one offers a range of cutting-edge driver assistance technologies as standard, plus the following amenities:

  • Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
  • Available Leather Upholstery
  • Available Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
  • Available Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition
  • Available Advanced Rear Entertainment System

Find Out More by Visiting the Victory Honda of Jackson Showroom Today

Whether you want to compare the Pilot against the MDX or talk through whether the Honda Odyssey minivan might be a better fit for your family, the team here at Victory Honda of Jackson will be happy to help. For any further assistance, simply contact us today.

Disclaimers: 

*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,045.00 destination charge, options and accessories. Dealers set own prices.

**Prices shown do not include taxes, license or a destination & handling charge. Destination charge for ILX, TLX and RLX is $965.00, NSX is $1800.00 and MDX and RDX is $995.00. Actual vehicles/accessory costs, labor and installation vary. Please consult your selected dealer.

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