Used 2013 Acura MDX for sale 

Unlike most cars in the segment, the Acura MDX isn't offered with multiple trims. It comes in single standard trim and different packages can be added according to your requirements. It is noticeable how the base model itself can offer you all the necessities. Three major packages are available for enhancing the host features on the Standard MDX, namely Technology package, Advance package, and Entertainment package.

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If having the minimum requirements can make you happy, then the Acura MDX in its standard version itself can make you happy. The lower-trim itself comes packed with features that are sometimes even seen in the higher trims of some other cars. If you like to have better exterior looks, the Advance package offers a bigger set of wheels. Also, if you plan on taking the car on long tours, then taking the Entertainment package can be totally worth it.

Given how big the car is, the 300hp of power and 270lb-ft of torque aren’t really enough to make the car accelerate like some of its rivals. The engine used in the MDX is a 3.7L V6, which still manages to make the ride on the car a fun one.

It handles the corners with grace, overtakes are brisk even though not superquick. The SUV manages to get past its rivals in both 0-60 mph and quarter-mile timings, completing them in 6.7 seconds and 15.2 seconds, respectively.

The position for the highest power-producing car happens to be a tie between the BMW and the Acura, with both of them making a good 300hp. But when it comes to torque, the BMW certainly has the benefit of +30lb-ft. This higher torque also translates into a higher top speed, which does show in its class-leading top speed of 155 mph.

Despite having a bigger engine and producing impressive power figures, the Acura manages to return 17 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. The city mileage offered by the Acura is better than the competition but it falls short in highway mileage. The SUV manages to offer a fuel tank capacity of 21 gallons, lowest on the table.

Among these cars, the MDX has the best city mileage, but the X5 has the best highway mileage. Even though there are differences in the mpg returns of these cars, the differences are negligible. The highest tank capacity is given by theAudi Q7, with its good mileage, it would make it a more capable cruiser with a longer range.

The interior of the Acura does see some cheap components in it, but the overall appearance of the interior is great and ensures the best experience for the passengers. The base model itself comes with great seats in all three rows.

All three rows enjoy great leg space, with the third row being more cramped than the rest. All the SUVs come with a seating space of 7, except the BMW X5 which offers seating space of 5.

All these cars have similar dimensions in the interior. When compared, the Acura MDX seems to have more legroom than the rest in the front as well as the second row. When comparing the headroom in the SUVs, Audi Q7 offers the most in the front row, while the BMW X5 outperforms Audi in the second row in the same by a small margin. Major interior features include-

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Front Reading Lamps
• Rear Reading Lamps
• Adjustable steering wheel 
• Rear A/C
• Heated Front Seats
• Driver Lumbar
• Seat Memory
• Power Driver Seat

How intuitive is the 2013 Acura MDX’s infotainment unit?

The Acura gets one of the easy-to-use infotainment systems in the market. The user interface is smooth and has brisk graphics. It has quite a few features to itself and comes with many connectivity options.

Also, the availability of a back-seat entertainment system also makes it a good companion for long journeys. The SUV comes with an 8-inch display as an infotainment center. Few key infotainment features available with the SUV are-

• 8-inch display
• user-friendly navigation system
• Bluetooth
• 10-speaker premium ELS stereo
• Satellite Radio
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• USB port

The Acura MDX looks like a proper SUV that feels more like an elegant option rather than a badass one. So is its actual nature; it's not supposed to be used for serious off-roading.

It is still capable of handling unpaved roads and small trails. Dimensionally it is very close to that of the competition.

The Acura weighs the least in its class, making it that much more nimble for everyday driving and in the corners. At 4,594 lbs it is very light whereas the Audi Q7 is the heaviest on the block with a curb weight of 5,291 lbs. Other measurements are very similar to each other, except for the Audi Q7 being shorter in height. Major standout exterior features of the MDX are-

• Rear Defrost
• Privacy Glass
• Sun/Moonroof
• Rear Spoiler
• Compact Spare Tire
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Aluminum Wheels 

The 2013 Acura has good safety ratings from IIHS as well as the NHTSA. For 2013, the MDX was chosen as the Top Safety Pick by the IIHS as it performed well in all the crash evaluations. The MDX also managed to score four out of five in overall safety rating from the NHTSA. Along with these impressive safety ratings backing the SUV’s safety, Acura also hosts a variety of safety features to keep the passengers safe. Major safety features include-

• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
• Traction Control

The 2013Acura MDX is for you if you are looking for a car that's fun to drive, is luxurious, and doesn’t cost a lot like the German options. The level of customizability available with different packages makes it a great option to have, and the good safety ratings also make it a viable purchase to make for your family as well.