2017 Acura RDX vs 2017 Nissan Murano

2017 Acura RDX

2017 Nissan Murano

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RDX AWD	19	27	$35,293	$37,170
RDX AWD w/AcuraWatch Plus	19	27	$36,524	$38,470
RDX AWD w/Advance Pkg	19	27	$41,592	$43,820
RDX AWD w/Technology Pkg	19	27	$38,798	$40,870
RDX AWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	19	27	$40,029	$42,170
RDX FWD	20	28	$33,872	$35,670
RDX FWD w/AcuraWatch Plus	20	28	$35,103	$36,970
RDX FWD w/Advance Pkg	20	28	$40,171	$42,320
RDX FWD w/Technology Pkg	20	28	$37,377	$39,370
RDX FWD w/Technology/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	20	28	$38,608	$40,670

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2017.5 AWD Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano 2017.5 AWD Platinum	21	28	$38,678	$41,210
Murano 2017.5 AWD S	21	28	$29,455	$31,370
Murano 2017.5 AWD SL	21	28	$36,513	$38,900
Murano 2017.5 AWD SV	21	28	$32,454	$34,570
Murano 2017.5 FWD Platinum	21	28	$37,179	$39,610
Murano 2017.5 FWD S	21	28	$27,956	$29,770
Murano 2017.5 FWD SL	21	28	$35,014	$37,300
Murano 2017.5 FWD SV	21	28	$30,955	$32,970
Murano AWD Platinum	21	28	$38,276	$40,780
Murano AWD S	21	28	$29,427	$31,340
Murano AWD SL	21	28	$36,354	$38,730
Murano AWD SV	21	28	$32,296	$34,400
Murano FWD Platinum	21	28	$36,775	$39,180
Murano FWD S	21	28	$27,927	$29,740
Murano FWD SL	21	28	$34,855	$37,130
Murano FWD SV	21	28	$30,796	$32,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,293

$38,678

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,170

$41,210

Monthly Payment Estimate

$620 / month

$687 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Acura RDX is one of the smoothest, most responsive-driving compact crossover SUVs—even though it prioritizes practicality.

The 2017 Nissan Murano is smooth and polished—and that may be just the ticket for buyers who want a high seating position and the availability of all-wheel drive.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Strong V-6 performance
Agile handling

Dramatic exterior styling
Superb ride quality
Silent cabin

TCC Dislikes

Back seat is a little cramped
Rear seats don't fold flat
Annoying audio and forward-collision beeps

Safety tech should be available on S, SV
Passenger seat lacks height adjustment
Ride harshness with 20-inch wheels

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Mid-Size Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

38.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

59.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

39.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

58.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

108.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

55.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

64.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

192.4

Height, Overall (in)

66.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

111.2

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

32.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.1

32.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/55TR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/55TR20

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3902

4017

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

150

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

252 @ 4900

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

279 @ 6200

260 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

0.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.25

4.68

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

2017.5

Vehicle Name

Acura RDX

Nissan Murano

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.0

7.3

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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