Acura MDX vs. Honda Pilot

Compare the Capabilities and Features of Popular Midsize SUVs: The 2025 Acura MDX vs the 2025 Honda Pilot

Midsize SUVs offer dynamic driving and luxurious features that ensure you enjoy your time of ownership. The 2025 Acura MDX pairs elegance with athleticism, helping it stand out from popular options like the 2025 Honda Pilot. Our South Charleston, WV dealership compares these models to help you decide which should make it to your driveway.

Design and Luxury

The 2025 Acura MDX provides an incredible assortment of features on every trim. The base trim has a Panoramic Moonroof, Power Lift Tailgate, and heated side mirrors to optimize functionality. Incredible capabilities don't sacrifice style, having Jewel Eye® LED headlights leading your way through Nitro.

The 2025 Honda Pilot focuses more on a family-friendly and utilitarian design but doesn't offer as many standard features. All the features listed for the 2025 Acura MDX are available for the 2025 Honda Pilot by upgrading trim levels. Discover everything each model offers to see which has what you're looking for.

Performance and Handling

You can choose between two engine options for the 2025 Acura MDX. The base engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 290 horsepower. Choosing the 2025 Acura MDX Type S will provide a turbo 3.0-liter V6 with up to 355 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) is available.

While the 2025 Honda Pilot is also equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 for Jackson County drivers to enjoy, it only makes 285 horsepower. The smooth and comfortable drive is less athletic than the 2025 Acura MDX, making it a more relaxed option for daily commutes and highway driving.

Comfort Features

Tri-Zone climate control comes equipped in the 2025 Acura MDX, allowing your cabin to stay comfortable through summer afternoons and winter weather. Upgrade to make it a GPS-Linked climate control system. Heated front seats can help you navigate cold mornings near Charleston, and upgrades are available to include front seat ventilation and rear seat heating.

The 2025 Honda Pilot provides tri-zone climate control but does not offer a GPS-Linked system, making it a bit less innovative than the 2025 Acura MDX. Heated front seats also come standard with an upgrade to include heated rear seats, but the upgrade is only for the highest trim level.

Technology

New Acura SUVs are a great option for new SUV shoppers near Huntington who want advanced connectivity. The 2025 Acura MDX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch HD Precision Cockpit® Digital Instrument Cluster. Wireless Smartphone connectivity lets you listen to your favorite songs without having wires throughout the cabin. You can upgrade to include a 10.5-inch head-up display.

Choosing the 2025 Honda Pilot doesn't offer as much range in its technology. A 7.0-inch touchscreen and 7.0-inch driver display are standard. A 9.0-inch touchscreen and 10.2-inch driver display are available. A 4.0-inch head-up display is available. You would need to upgrade the 2025 Honda Pilot to include wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Get a Closer Look at the 2025 Acura MDX Today

Anyone interested in the 2025 Acura MDX can visit our dealership near Teays Valley to get into the driver's seat. A test drive is a quick and convenient way to see every package and option. We can help you build a new SUV that matches your needs and provide Acura financing and leasing options. Our team is excited to work with you and looks forward to showing you what the 2025 Acura MDX can do.

Call or email our team if you have any questions you want answered before visiting for your new Acura test drive near Ashland, KY.