2013 Acura MDX vs 2013 Audi Q7 vs 2013 INFINITI JX

2013 Acura MDX

2013 Audi Q7

2013 INFINITI JX

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX AWD 4-Door	16	21	$40,091	$43,280
MDX AWD 4-Door Advance Pkg	16	21	$48,900	$52,905
MDX AWD 4-Door Advance/Entertainment Pkg	16	21	$50,639	$54,805
MDX AWD 4-Door Tech Pkg	16	21	$43,455	$46,955
MDX AWD 4-Door Tech/Entertainment Pkg	16	21	$45,194	$48,855

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quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium	19	28	$48,360	$52,000
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium Plus	19	28	$48,360	$52,000
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Prestige	19	28	$48,360	$52,000
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium	16	22	$43,524	$46,800
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus	16	22	$43,524	$46,800
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T S line Prestige	16	22	$56,311	$60,550

AWD 4-Door

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,091

$48,360

$39,499

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,280

$52,000

$42,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$721 / month

$867 / month

$711 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Acura MDX is one of the most satisfying and enjoyable vehicles to drive, if you must have three rows of seats.

The 2013 Audi Q7 is a premium, lavishly-appointed three-row utility vehicle with great on-road manners and capability, plus towing ability--without the off-road style or pretense.

The 2013 Infiniti JX offers families appealing style, decent fuel economy, ease of access, and the right mix of features.

TCC Likes

Nimble for a three-row vehicle
Strong acceleration
Excellent AWD system

Stylish exterior design
Elegant interior
Carlike ride and handling

Elegant styling minimizes bulk
Excellent third-row access
Fuel economy good for a seven-seater

TCC Dislikes

Cluttered instrument panel
Unharmonious grille design
Needs premium gas

Gas mileage isn't great with the supercharged V-6
It's heavy, and feels like it
Prices can rise quickly with options

Not particularly compelling to drive
Eco Mode is only for masochists
Unintuitive interface for telematics display

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

19 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

28 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

35.8

35.4

36.5

Front Hip Room (in)

59.0

- TBD -

56.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

48.6

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

37.1

41.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

39.5

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

141.8

133.2

Second Hip Room (in)

59.1

- TBD -

55.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.6

58.7

60.3

Third Leg Room (in)

28.7

29.2

30.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

39.0

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

42.9

- TBD -

42.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

58.1

60.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.3

42.3

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.2

68.4

67.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.5

66.0

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

118.2

114.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

78.1

77.2

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

65.0

65.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

8.1

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

191.6

200.3

196.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.0

10.9

15.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

42.9

42.0

- TBD -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.5

72.5

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

13.8 x - TBD -

12.6 x 1.10

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2 x - TBD -

13.0 x - TBD -

12.13 x 0.63

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.0

26.4

19.5

Fuel Tank Location

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.29

2.66

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.0

16.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

39.4

- TBD -

Steering Type

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P265/50R19

P235/65R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P265/50R19

P235/65R18

Spare Tire Size

T165/80D17

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5500

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

825

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

- TBD -

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4594

5567

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2231

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

- TBD -

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2231

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

- TBD -

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

19 x 8.5

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 4

18 x 6.5

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

19 x 8.5

18 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.2

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

190

150

Maximum Alternator Watts

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Engine

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 4500

406 @ 1750

248 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

VQ35DE

Displacement

3.7L/224

3.0L/181

3.5L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6300

240 @ 3400 - 4400

265 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas V6

Turbocharged Diesel V6

Gas V6

Engine Oil Cooler

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

18 (Est)

19 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

21 (Est)

23 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

16 (Est)

17 (Est)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

1.000

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.970

2.371 - 0.439

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.864

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

0.404

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.210

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.066

5.173

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.840

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.273

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.437

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Continuously variable ratio

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.825

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.686

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

Trans PTO Access

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

Audi Q7

INFINITI JX35

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Body Code

- TBD -

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.95

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Multi-Link

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

- TBD -

Axle Type - Front

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.2 (2012)

9.7

- TBD -

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3 (2012)

- TBD -

Frame

Frame Type

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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