Used 2011 Acura MDX for sale 

The 2011 Acura MDX comes in a single trim level, ranging from a starting price of $42,930 for the base trim to $54,455 for the Advance Package further equipped with the Technology Package. The Acus MDX comes with three available packages in which the Technology Package and the more premium Advance Package come with major upgrades, whereas the Entertainment Package can be further equipped with both these packages and comes with a rear-seat entertainment unit. 

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The Technology Package equipped MDX priced at $46,605 would be the best option to choose. It is further equipped with an Acura navigation system with trilingual voice recognition and multi-view rear camera, Acura/ELS surround 410-watt premium audio system, Acura DVD entertainment system with 9-inch display, 15 GB hard disk drive (HDD) storage, Bluetooth audio, perforated premium Milano leather-trimmed interior, tri-zone front and rear synchronized automatic climate control with humidity control, air-filtration system, and sun position detection system.

The 2011 Acura MDX comes with a V6 that outputs 300 hp and 270 lb-ft. The Acura MDX reaches 60 mph in 7.0 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 15.4 seconds.

The driving dynamics and handling of the MDX are superb, and the car feels stable and planted while carving corners as well as in straight-line sprints. The Acura MDX is limited at a top speed of 135 mph.

In comparison, the Infiniti is the most powerful, outputting 303 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, followed by the Acura that churns out 300 hp and 270 lb-ft. The Mercedes outputs 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The Infiniti FX35 is also the fastest to reach 60 mph in just 6.4 seconds, followed by the Acura that takes 7.0 seconds, while the Mercedes takes 8.0 seconds to reach the same. The Infiniti takes 14.7 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark, while the MDX takes 15.4 seconds.

The MDX is a comparatively fuel-efficient vehicle. The MDX delivers an efficiency of 16 mpg in the city, 21 on the highway, and a combined fuel-efficiency of 18 mpg. The MDX gets a fuel capacity of 21.0 gallons and delivers a range of 336 miles in the city, 441 on the highway, and a combined range of 378 miles. 

The 2011 Acura MDX and the Infiniti are the more fuel-efficient twins of the bunch, delivering combined fuel efficiency of 18 mpg, followed by the Mercedes providing a combined efficiency of 16 mpg. The Infiniti has the largest fuel capacity of 23.8 gallons, followed by the Merc R 350 and MDX with around 21.0 gallons of fuel tank.

The Acura MDX features a top-class premium interior with high-quality materials spread all over the inside of the cabin. The trims and materials in the interior are luxurious and of supreme quality. Three-zone automatic climate control is also a standard feature to keep the occupants comfortable.

The front seats are exquisitely crafted and look and feel super-premium and also provide good comfort and support to its occupants. The rear seats offer enough space, while the third row is also pretty spacious and can accommodate adults for very short rides.

The interior dimensions of the Acura MDX are on par with its rivals. The Mercedes loses out on the rear legroom because of the sloping roofline. The Acura has a significantly improved legroom of 38.7 inches in the rear row. The Infiniti has the most cargo capacity of 24.8 cu-ft, followed by the Mercedes with 15.2 cu-ft, and the Acura has the least cargo area measuring a lower 15.0 cu-ft. Major interior features include-

• Driver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment including 2-way power lumbar support and 2-position memory
• Front passenger’s seat with 8-way power adjustment
• Heated seats in 1st- and 2nd-row outboard positions
• Leather-trimmed interior
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Ambient cabin lighting
• Tri-zone front and rear synchronized automatic climate control with humidity control and air-filtration system

How intuitive is the 2011 Acura MDX’s infotainment unit?

The 2011 Acura MDX features a 253-watt audio system with a 6-disc in-dash CD changer, AM/FM/XM tuner, MP3/Windows Media Audio compatibility with 8 speakers including subwoofer, Bluetooth phone & audio connectivity, and an integrated glass antenna.

Other features included in the Entertainment package consist of a rear entertainment package consisting of a 9-inch screen. Few key infotainment features available with the MDX are-

• 253-watt audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, AM/FM/XM tuner, MP3/Windows Media Audio compatibility 
• 8 speakers including a subwoofer
• Auxiliary input jack
• Integrated glass antenna
• Speed-sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
• XM Satellite Radio
• Acura/ELS surround 410-watt premium audio system (Technology Package)

The Acura MDX looks bland and boring with an outdated and simple design language. The front chrome grille with the Acura logo on it looks bad and boring. The MDX features 18-inch alloy wheels in the lower trims and 20-inch ones in the higher Advance Package.

There are chrome elements spread around the body. The MDX has a curb weight of 4,601 lbs, which is on par with the rivals. It gets a ground clearance of 8.2 inches, which is the best in the competition.

The Mercedes is the heaviest of the lot weighing 4,949 lbs, followed by the MDX weighing in at 4,601 lbs, while the Infiniti is the lightest weighing 4,279 lbs. The Acura has a ground clearance of 8.2 inches, while the Infiniti has a slightly decreased clearance of 7.4 inches. The Mercedes has the lowest clearance of 5.8 inches. Major exterior features available with the SUV are-

• 18" aluminum-alloy wheels
• Body-colored heated folding power-adjusting side mirrors with reverse gear tilt-down and integrated turn indicators
• Chrome door handles
• Dual-outlet exhaust
• Fog lights
• Front and rear splash guards
• Halogen high-beam headlamps
• High-Intensity Discharge (HID) low-beam headlamps
• Intermittent rear window wiper/washer
• Light-emitting diode (LED) taillamps
• Power moonroof with tilt feature and auto-open/close

The 2011 Acura MDX comes equipped with a plethora of safety features, including a 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, Dual-stage dual-threshold front airbags (SRS), front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), and three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor. When it comes to hard braking, the Acura MDX can stop from 60 mph at a distance of 123 ft, which is comparatively impressive. Both NHTSA and IIHS have rated and given the 2011 Acura MDX superb crash test scores. It gets a 5-star rating from NHTSA and ‘Good’ from IIHS. Few salient safety features include-

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location and pressure indicators
• Trailer Stability Assist
• Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
• Battery management system (BMS)
• Active front seat head restraints
• Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System

The 2011 Acura MDX is a superb vehicle to opt for. It has all the comfort and convenience features along with a capable powertrain and a stable and grippy AWD system as standard. There are some options in the segment which offer a stronger V8, but don't have a properly luxurious interior like the MDX. The 2011 Acura MDX is a great option to consider in the segment, and it also has a usable third-row seat, giving it a further edge as a family hauler.