2017 Acura MDX vs Audi Q7 Comparison

2017 Acura MDX vs 2017 Audi Q7

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The midsize luxury SUV market is absolutely fascinating. This growing market attracts the best and brightest engineers from the biggest auto companies to craft the best engineered and designed vehicles on the roads. Vehicles from this segment are notable for their exceptional performance, excellent accommodations and undeniable refinement.

Alphabetically, a buyer wouldn't have to go far to find some of the best options in this class. Two of the best mid-size luxury SUV's start in the A's; the Acura MDX and Audi Q7. While both of these vehicles are notable for their excellence, a car buyer ought to take a very close look at what's being offered by either SUV. Here are a few things a car buyer should consider when looking at either of these SUVs.

Performance

Nobody would expect a third-row seating vehicle to have the kind of moves the Acura MDX has. Not only is the MDX fully designed to haul all the cargo you might need, it can do so with poised refinement on any road surface. The MDX comes with a V6 engine that produces 290hp and comes with available Super Handling All Wheel Drive. No matter the weather or the condition of the road, the MDX can confidently overcome any obstacle it faces. The Audi Q7 comes with a standard 252hp 4-cylinder engine and has an upgraded V6 option as well; all-wheel drive is another upgrade that the Q7 offers.

Features

The MDX was described by Car and Driver as "feature rich," as professional car reviewers marveled at the kind of tech the MDX came with. The MDX comes with every imaginable driver safety aid available, from cross lane warning to blind spot assistance, as well as adaptive cruise control and brake assist options. This is paired with Acura exceptionally well rated infotainment system which can compete with any vehicle on the road. The Q7 is also well appointed, with a number of similar features and similar technology, but there's a slight catch to the Audi Q7...

Cost to Own

Nobody would argue with the Q7 being considered a great vehicle, and it has very high ratings to verify its quality, but the Acura MDX is also well rated and substantially more cost effective to own over the course of its lifetime. An Acura MDX equipped with Advance Package and SH-AWD has a suggest MSRP of $56,400, which is only $2,000 more than the base model Q7 with the 4-cylinder engine*. For the Q7 to have similar features to a fully upgraded MDX, it would cost over $70,000. Standard Acura maintenance costs roughly half, or even less, of what Audi costs; repair and bodywork costs can routinely escalate towards the Audi being three times more expensive.

There is no doubt the Acura MDX is a great value in the luxury SUV market. Crown Acura is your leading local Acura dealership in Clearwater, FL. The MDX pairs excellent performance, technology and features with a great price. Compared to other rivals in the market, it is a top deal someone shopping in the luxury market can hope for. Come meet the knowledgeable and professional sales staff at Crown Acura! Stop reading reviews and head over to Crown Acura for a free test drive today!

** Prices shown are Acura suggested retail prices only and do not include taxes, license or a $940 destination and handling charge. Acura vehicle accessory costs, labor and installation vary. Dealers set their own prices. Please consult your selected dealer.
* Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid models only) and other factors.