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MSRP:
$43,030 - $54,555
Value:
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MPG:
16 city/21 hwy
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2012 Acura MDX Comparisons
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Year
2012
Make
Acura
Model
MDX
Trim
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Sport Utility
- AWD V6
- Advance and Entertainment Pkg AWD V6
- Advance Pkg AWD V6
- Technology and Entertainment Pkg AWD V6
- Technology Pkg AWD V6
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Acura MDX
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volkswagen Touareg 2 VR6 Sport
Nissan Pathfinder LE
MSRP
$43,030.00
$42,700.00
$43,375.00
$42,440.00
Destination
$895.00
$895.00
$870.00
$825.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Acura MDX
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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Nissan Pathfinder LE
Standard Engine
3.7L 300hp V6
3L 300hp I6
3.6L 280hp V6
4L 266hp V6
Horsepower
300 @ 6300 RPM
300 @ 5800 RPM
280 @ 6200 RPM
266 @ 5600 RPM
Torque
270 @ 4500 RPM
300 @ 1300 RPM
265 @ 2500 RPM
288 @ 4000 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
3664
2979
3597
3954
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.5 X 3.8
3.3 X 3.5
3.5 X 3.8
3.8 X 3.6
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
10.2:1
12.0:1
9.7:1
Fuel Economy
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BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volkswagen Touareg 2 VR6 Sport
Nissan Pathfinder LE
City (mpg)
16
19
16
14
Highway (mpg)
21
26
23
20
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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BMW X3 xDrive35i
Volkswagen Touareg 2 VR6 Sport
Nissan Pathfinder LE
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4550.3
4221.9
4711.3
4933.9
Wheelbase (in.)
108.3
110.5
113.9
112.2
Length (in.)
191.6
183
188.8
192.3
Width (in.)
78.5
74.1
76.4
72.8
Height (in.)
68.2
65.4
68.2
72.6
Track Front (in.)
67.7
63.6
64.9
61.8
Track Rear (in.)
67.5
64.3
65.7
61.8
Ground Clearance (in.)
8.2
8.4
7.9
8.9
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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Nissan Pathfinder LE
Standard Seating
7
5
5
7
Front Headroom (in.)
39.2
40.7
39.6
39.1
Rear Headroom (in.)
38.6
39.1
38.9
38.9
Front Legroom (in.)
41.2
39.9
41.4
42.4
Rear Legroom (in.)
38.7
36.8
34.9
34.2
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
61.6
57.3
59.8
58.3
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
61.5
56
56.7
58.4
Front Hip Room (in.)
59
N/A
N/A
55.5
Rear Hip Room (in.)
59.1
N/A
N/A
57.6
Payload & Towing
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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BMW X3 xDrive35i
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Nissan Pathfinder LE
Front Suspension
strut
strut
wishbone
wishbone
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
wishbone
wishbone
Tires
255/55R18
245/50R18
255/55R18
265/60R18
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Nissan Pathfinder LE
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
4x4 wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
CD Changer
Yes
N/A
Yes
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
Std.
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Interior
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
Std.
Std.
N/A
Std.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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