The Acura MDX and Volvo XC90 are two premium crossovers that punch above their weight classes, according to us.
The Volvo XC90 is available with a longer-lasting battery hybrid setup (it’s a plug-in) that can power the XC90 for 14 miles on electricity alone.
Infiniti shelved its QX60 Hybrid for 2018, but base versions are adequately powered and offer similar amenities.
We like the Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLE class for their looks and capacities, but both can reach or exceed six figures in top trims.
The GMC Acadia is a reasonable alternative, but has recently shrunk so its third row is best considered occasional-use only.
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The 2018 Acura MDX should be atop many lists for luxury buyers looking for spacious family crossovers. Others may do bits and pieces better, but the MDX offers a complete—and well-considered package. |
The 2018 Audi Q7 delivers exactly what luxury buyers want: room for the whole family and some of the most advanced technology ever fitted to a new car. |
The 2018 GMC Acadia is a solid, if not stand-out choice among mid-size crossovers with seating for up to seven. |
The 2018 Infiniti QX60 is an elegant, and simple, solution for families looking for a luxury crossover. |
Performance, plug-in, or pedestrian: there’s a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE for almost every luxury-SUV buyer. |
The 2018 Volvo XC90 is the crossover success that brought new buyers into the brand. Its mix of good looks and excellent tech make it a major player now. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $44,200 | $49,900 | $29,000 | $43,300 | $52,200 | $46,900 |
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| 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
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| Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
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| FWD | 2.0 TFSI Premium | FWD 4-Door SL | FWD | GLE 350 SUV | T5 FWD 7-Passenger Momentum |
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| Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | 4 Door | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 Acura MDX vs. 2018 Audi Q7 | 2018 Acura MDX vs. 2018 GMC Acadia | 2018 Acura MDX vs. 2018 INFINITI QX60 | 2018 Acura MDX vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class | 2018 Acura MDX vs. 2018 Volvo XC90 | |
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