2020 Acura MDX vs 2020 Buick Enclave vs 2020 Honda Pilot

2020 Acura MDX

#10 in Luxury Large SUVs

2020 Buick Enclave

2020 Honda Pilot

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FWD 6-Passenger w/Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX FWD 6-Passenger w/Advance Pkg	20	27	$52,782	$56,250
MDX FWD 7-Passenger	20	27	$41,774	$44,500
MDX FWD 7-Passenger w/Technology Pkg	20	27	$46,458	$49,500
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger PMC Edition	19	25	$57,935	$61,750
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	26	27	$56,061	$59,750
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger w/Advance Pkg	19	26	$54,656	$58,250
MDX SH-AWD 6-Passenger w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg	19	26	$50,206	$53,500
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger	19	26	$43,647	$46,500
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg	26	27	$49,737	$53,000
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg	19	26	$56,530	$60,250
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Technology Pkg	19	26	$48,332	$51,500
MDX SH-AWD 7-Passenger w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg	19	25	$51,611	$55,000

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AWD 4-Door Avenir

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Enclave AWD 4-Door Avenir	17	25	$53,519	$56,100
Enclave AWD 4-Door Essence	17	25	$41,976	$44,000
Enclave AWD 4-Door Premium	17	25	$48,367	$50,700
Enclave FWD 4-Door Avenir	18	26	$51,325	$53,800
Enclave FWD 4-Door Essence	18	26	$40,068	$42,000
Enclave FWD 4-Door Preferred	18	26	$38,160	$40,000
Enclave FWD 4-Door Premium	18	26	$46,173	$48,400

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Black Edition AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot Black Edition AWD	19	26	$45,424	$49,720
Pilot EX 2WD	19	27	$31,569	$34,530
Pilot EX AWD	18	26	$33,394	$36,530
Pilot EX-L 2WD	19	27	$34,698	$37,960
Pilot EX-L AWD	18	26	$36,522	$39,960
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES 2WD	19	27	$36,522	$39,960
Pilot EX-L w/Navi & RES AWD	18	26	$38,346	$41,960
Pilot Elite AWD	19	26	$44,056	$48,220
Pilot LX 2WD	19	27	$28,943	$31,650
Pilot LX AWD	18	26	$30,767	$33,650
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger 2WD	20	27	$39,313	$43,020
Pilot Touring 7-Passenger AWD	19	26	$41,137	$45,020
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger 2WD	20	27	$39,039	$42,720
Pilot Touring 8-Passenger AWD	19	26	$40,864	$44,720

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$52,782

$53,519

$45,424

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,250

$56,100

$49,720

Monthly Payment Estimate

$938 / month

$935 / month

$829 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.3

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Acura MDX is a stately three-row family crossover that has aged well.

The 2020 Buick Enclave is a crossover SUV with a luxurious feel, and a price to match.

The 2020 Honda Pilot is a three-row family crossover at the top of its class.

TCC Likes

Handsome looks
Confident power
Spread-out space

Attractive design
Spacious third row
Contemporary interior

Handsome looks
Good seats all the way around
Comfortable power

TCC Dislikes

Pricey options packages
Top trims don’t feel quite as luxurious as we’d expect
Third row can be cramped for tall adults

Expensive with options
Active safety tech should be standard
Lousy fuel economy

Base model skimp on features
Too conservative?
9-speed isn’t much more fuel-efficient

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

25 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

28.1

33.5

31.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

- TBD -

40.9

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

48.5

44.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

61.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.2

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

35.6

37.6

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

59.1

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

57.3

57.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

38.9

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

41.2

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

57.7

57.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

132.7

157.3

153.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.1

62.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.7

78.8

78.6

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

67.3

66.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

7.7

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

204.3

196.5

Height, Overall (in)

67.4

69.9

70.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

111

120.9

111

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

90.9

97.6

82.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.8

23.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

- TBD -

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

21.7

19.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

39.0

39.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R18

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q3N

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Rear Tire Size

P265/45HR20

P255/55R20

P245/50HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Q3N

Front Tire Size

P265/45HR20

P255/55R20

P245/50HR20

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4090

4685

4319

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 x - TBD -

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 x - TBD -

20 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 4.5

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

170

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.6L/- TBD -

3.5 L/212

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6200

310 @ 6800

280 @ 6000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

266 @ 2800

262 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LFY

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.92

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

2.96

3.83

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.30

2.84

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.75

0.58

Trans Order Code

M3W

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

2.44

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.44

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.69

4.71

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

1.00

0.70

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.33

3.49

4.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

3.01

1.91

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

Buick Enclave

Honda Pilot

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

5-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

7.8

8.9

8.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- 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

2020 Acura MDX

2020 MDX is on sale
Rebate: Up to $5,500 off
Lease: From $409/mo. (conquest)
Finance: 0.9% APR or cash

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2020 Buick Enclave

2020 Enclave supplies looking good
$2,500 factory rebate + GM Employee Pricing
Lease from $319 for 39 months
APR offers on hold for now

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2020 Honda Pilot

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Up to $2,750 off (2020)
Financing: 0.9% APR (2020)
Lease: From $239/mo. (2020)

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