If you’re searching for a new SUV to upgrade your Culver City-area commute, you’ll want to take a look at this 2019 Honda Pilot vs. 2019 Acura MDX comparison. These are both capable and comfortable SUVs, but matching them up side-by-side proves Pilot advantages, including a spacious, versatile interior and advanced safety features at a more affordable starting price. Check out our Pilot vs. MDX comparison, and then schedule a test drive at Airport Marina Honda.
Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX: Pricing
Even with its generous interior space and wide array of innovative safety features, Santa Monica drivers will find the Honda Pilot to be a more budget-friendly option than the Acura MDX. Here’s the pricing breakdown:
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- Starting MSRP of $31,450*
Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX: Interior Dimensions
The 2019 Pilot interior provides seating for more passengers, along with the flexible cargo options you need when hauling groceries from Von’s or packing supplies for a trip to Zuma Beach.
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- Seating Capacity: 8 passengers
- Passenger Volume: 153 cubic feet
- Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row: 46.8 cubic feet
- Standard 2nd and 3rd Row 60/40-split seats
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- Seating Capacity: 7 passengers
- Passenger Volume: 133 cubic feet
- Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row: 45.1 cubic feet
- 50/50-split 3rd row and 60/40-split folding 2nd row
The 60/40-split folding 2nd- and 3rd-row seats in the Honda Pilot allow for easy access and provide the versatility to configure the interior to fit whatever cargo you need to transport, from gardening supplies to a bike. You and your passengers will also enjoy more front headroom, shoulder room, and hip room in the Pilot than in the MDX.
Honda Pilot vs. Acura MDX: Safety Features
With either the MDX or Pilot, you’ll benefit from a great selection of advanced safety systems. Upon closer inspection, however, you’ll find that Honda Sensing® offers more safety features than AcuraWatch™. Some of the safety features that both vehicles offer include:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
- Road Departure Mitigation System™ (RDMS™)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
The Honda Sensing® suite boosts the Honda Pilot safety with these advanced safety features:
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR): Notifies the driver of posted speed limit signs.
- Honda LaneWatch™: Shows a view of the lane to which you are switching via your Display Audio touchscreen.
- Auto High-Beam Headlights: Automatically switches between high and low beams, depending on current driving conditions, when the AUTO setting is selected in low-beam mode.
Experience the Honda Pilot at Airport Marina Honda
Whether you’re heading out to one of the finest restaurants in Marina del Rey or planning a road trip, the 2019 Honda Pilot offers all the comfort and safety that Inglewood drivers need. Compare the Pilot vs. Toyota Highlander and explore our used Honda Pilot inventory. If you have any questions about the Pilot SUV, or any of the other exciting pre-owned models, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Disclaimer *MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, destination charge and options. Dealers set own prices.
