Model Year | 2008 | 2008--2017-2010-2012 | 2008--2017-2010-2012 |
Model | MDX | Acadia | Acadia |
Trim | Base | SLE | SLT |
Engines | |||
Transmissions | |||
Drivetrains | |||
Tires | |||
Audio Systems | |||
Accessories | |||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||
Homelink. | |||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
Rear disc brakes. | |||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||
Cargo Management | |||
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||
No crossbars. | |||
Second-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage. | |||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||
Climate Control | |||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | |||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |||
Washer fluid heated to high temperature, enabling it to melt ice off the windshield. | |||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Actively splits power between the left and right rear wheels, which generally yields sportier handling. | |||
Engine / Motor | |||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||
Exterior | |||
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||
One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed. | |||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||
Infotainment | |||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||
Includes CD player. | |||
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | |||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | |||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||
Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road. | |||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||
Front row reading lights. | |||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |||
Reports engine speed. | |||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | |||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008 Acura MDX
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2008--2017-2010-2012 GMC Acadia
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD