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Two popular SUVs competing in the third-row segment are the 2024 Acura MDX and Kia Telluride. While the Acura MDX is a luxury vehicle and the Kia Telluride isn’t, these two spacious SUVs share a lot more in common than you might think. Whether you’re just in need of a daily driver or want to upgrade your Salt Lake City rides with a luxurious SUV, we lay out all the key differences between the 2024 Acura MDX vs. Kia Telluride to help you determine which one is suitable for your driving desires.
Compare the Acura MDX and Kia Telluride by price, and you’ll find right off the bat that the 2024 Acura MDX starting price tag of $49,850 MSRP* is steeper than the Kia Telluride’s $35,990 MSRP. The obvious explanation for this dramatic difference is the fact that Acura is a luxury brand, and Kia isn’t. So naturally, the Acura MDX comes standard with more premium amenities and advanced driver assistance technology. The following features are standard on the Acura MDX but not on the Kia Telluride:
Both the 2024 Kia Telluride and Acura MDX come standard with front-wheel drive. For additional stability and security on West Jordan roads, you can upgrade with available all-wheel drive for either model. As for engine options, there is only one option for the Telluride, which is a 3.8L V6 engine. The standard engine for the Acura MDX is a similar 3.5L V6 engine. Upgrade to the Type S trim, and the Acura MDX receives a boost in power thanks to a turbocharged 3.0L V6 engine. Compare the engine specs of the 2024 Acura MDX vs. Kia Telluride below:
One highlight of both the 2024 Acura MDX and Kia Telluride is that they are both third-row SUVs with spacious cabins. The Acura MDX can host up to 7 passengers, whereas the Telluride has seating for 8. If you’re in dire need of additional cargo space for upcoming moves or road trips outside of South Jordan, the Acura MDX provides an additional 9 cubic feet of cargo space versus the Telluride. Compare the Acura MDX and Kia Telluride by their cargo space specs below:
Both the Kia Telluride and Acura MDX are excellent choices, but only one can take the way you drive to the next level. Experience the 2024 Acura MDX first-hand when you get behind the wheel of a new MDX at Mike Hale Acura! Contact us online or give us a call at (801) 285-9111, and we’ll be more than happy to schedule you for a test drive at a date and time that’s most convenient for you.
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