2013 Acura MDX vs 2013 Buick Enclave

2013 Acura MDX

2013 Buick Enclave

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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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AWD 4-Door Convenience

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Enclave AWD 4-Door Convenience	16	22	$38,422	$40,445
Enclave AWD 4-Door Leather	16	22	$42,237	$44,460
Enclave AWD 4-Door Premium	16	22	$45,243	$47,625
Enclave FWD 4-Door Convenience	17	24	$36,522	$38,445
Enclave FWD 4-Door Leather	17	24	$40,337	$42,460
Enclave FWD 4-Door Premium	17	24	$43,343	$45,625

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,091

$38,422

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,280

$40,445

Monthly Payment Estimate

$721 / month

$674 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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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 Buick Enclave remains one of the most distinctive and comfortable large crossovers, and a substantially upgraded interior keeps it contemporary for 2013.

TCC Likes

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

Elegant styling
Much-improved interior
Adult-sized second-row seats

TCC Dislikes

Cluttered instrument panel
Unharmonious grille design
Needs premium gas

Drives heavy and big
Gas mileage isn't great
Very expensive for a domestic brand

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicle

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

35.8

37.80

Front Hip Room (in)

59.0

57.20

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.40

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

36.80

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

40.40

Passenger Volume (ft³)

141.8

153.0

Second Hip Room (in)

59.1

57.00

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.6

61.60

Third Leg Room (in)

28.7

33.20

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

39.40

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

42.9

48.30

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

61.30

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.30

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

7.60

Length, Overall (in)

191.6

201.90

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

68.2

70.30

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.5

67.10

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

118.90

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.5

79.00

Track Width, Front (in)

67.7

67.30

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.0

23.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

46.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

55.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

42.9

68.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

50.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

86.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.5

115.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

24.5

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

12.8 x 1.1

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 1.0

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.0

22.0

Steering

Steering Type

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.29

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.0

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.6

40.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P255/65SR18

Rear Tire Order Code

QLW

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P255/65SR18

Spare Tire Size

T165/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

QLW

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4594

4922

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 4

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.2

11.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

170

Engine

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 4500

270 @ 3400

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.7L/224

3.6L/217

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6300

288 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas V6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

18 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

21 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

16 (Est)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

4.48

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

2.87

Trans Order Code

MH6

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

3.16

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

Buick Enclave

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.95

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

H-Arm

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

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

10.2 (2012)

10.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3 (2012)

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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