Even compared to a lot of other entries in this class, the 2017 Acura RDX is easy to live with on a daily basis.
With its strong, confident performance and easy passenger and cargo loading, it's great for running errands and fits well with the busy lifestyle of new parents and empty-nesters alike.
Compared to the BMW X3, the RDX offers a strong value, as it costs several thousand dollars less and includes more features.
The price differential is about the same with the Audi Q5, which still stands out for its excellent cabin appointments.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class might have it beat now, though—it's one of the best cabins in the class, and the GLC manages a superb ride and interior comfort, although it's a little more compromised in space.
The Volvo XC60 is soon due for replacement, although it gets more fuel-efficient Drive-E powertrains this year.
The Volkswagen Tiguan might be a good alternative for those with a limited budget; it's definitely smaller, but it rides and handles as well as many luxury-brand models.
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The 2017 Acura RDX is one of the smoothest, most responsive-driving compact crossover SUVs—even though it prioritizes practicality. |
The 2017 Audi Q5 soldiers on with good space and carlike handling; it's still one of the better luxury SUVs, despite its age. |
The 2017 BMW X3 continues its run as one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market—even in the face of much newer competition. |
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class makes a terrific combination of the features and practical needs most buyers want in an attractive package. |
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is a roomy crossover SUV, but it's now a nine-year-old design with marginal safety scores and only average handling. |
The 2017 Volvo XC60 is a near-luxury contender at near-luxury prices. Its safety might be its biggest strong suit, which it rightly deserves. |
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| $35,670 | $40,900 | $40,050 | $39,150 | $21,995 | $40,950 |
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| 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
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| Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
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| FWD | 2.0 TFSI Premium | sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle | GLC 300 SUV | 2.0T S FWD | T5 FWD Dynamic |
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| Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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