ACURA MDX FOR THE WIN SCOREBOARD:
STANDARD FEATURES
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Acura MDX
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Buick Enclave
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| Panoramic Moonroof | ✓ | ✗ |
| Jewel Eye LED Headlights | ✓ | ✗ |
| Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Tilt-Down | ✓ | ✗ |
| Power Tailgate | ✓ | ✗ |
| Remote Window and Power Sunroof Operation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ✓ | ✗ |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | ✓ | ✗ |
| Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic High-Beam Headlights | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi-Level Heated Front Seats | ✓ | ✗ |
| 10-Speed Automatic Transmission | ✓ | ✗ |
Acura MDX vs. Buick Enclave: Performance & Powertrain
Acura MDX
- Standard: 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque.
- MDX Type S: 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 making 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.
- Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission.
- Drive Type: Standard front-wheel drive, available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).
- Driving Experience: Known for its sportier handling, especially with the SH-AWD system, which provides more agility in corners.
Buick Enclave
- Engine: 3.6-liter V6 producing 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque.
- Transmission: 9-speed automatic transmission.
- Drive Type: Standard front-wheel drive, available all-wheel drive.
- Driving Experience: Tends to have a more comfortable and relaxed ride, aimed at families seeking comfort over sporty performance.
Acura MDX vs. Buick Enclave: Interior & Technology
Acura MDX
- Interior Quality: Upscale materials with a modern, minimalist design. Leather upholstery, wood accents, and available higher-end options in the Type S or Advance packages.
- Technology: Comes with a dual-screen infotainment setup, standard 12.3-inch display, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi hotspot, and a high-quality sound system.
Buick Enclave
- Interior Quality: Refined but slightly more conventional, with a focus on comfort. Leather seating is standard in most trims, and the cabin emphasizes soft-touch materials.
- Technology: Features an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi hotspot, and available premium Bose sound system. The interface is intuitive but lacks some of the advanced features of luxury competitors.
Acura MDX vs. Buick Enclave: Safety & Driver Assistance
Acura MDX standard AcuraWatch suite includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and more. Consistently high ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA. Buick Enclave safety features include automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and forward collision warning. More advanced safety features come with higher trim also performs well in crash tests, though slightly lower ratings than the MDX in some areas.
Acura MDX vs. Buick Enclave: Cargo Space
Acura MDX an impressive maximum cargo area of 95 cubic feet with all rows folded flat and a variety of cargo accessories to choose from, the three-row Acura MDX luxury SUV makes for the ideal family vehicle. Buick Enclave the cargo room is perfect for hauling large pieces of furniture, sporting equipment, supplies for the home improvement or garden, or your monthly groceries. The MDX's conventional secure glove compartment (inaccessible with the valet key) offers increased protection for small, valuable items.
Acura MDX
- Cargo Space Behind Third Row: Approximately 15.8 cubic feet
- Cargo Space Behind Second Row: About 39.1 cubic feet
- Maximum Cargo Space (with both rear rows folded): Up to 95 cubic feet
Buick Enclave
- Cargo Space Behind Third Row: Approximately 23.6 cubic feet
- Cargo Space Behind Second Row: About 58.0 cubic feet
- Maximum Cargo Space (with both rear rows folded): Up to 97.4 cubic feet
