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2016 Acura MDX SH-AWD
SUV · 290 hp · 21–22 mpg combined
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$45,015Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Nine trims, $43,015 to $55,230. Tap one to open it.
Base290 hpAcuraWatch Plus Package290 hpSH-AWD290 hpTechnology Package290 hpTechnology and AcuraWatch Plus Packages290 hpTechnology and Entertainment Packages290 hpTechnology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages290 hpAdvance Package290 hpAdvance and Entertainment Packages290 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,590, from Technology, Entertainment and AcuraWatch Plus Packages to Advance Package.
The numbers.
Eight configurations: all-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic.
290hp3.5L six-cylinder
267lb-ftTorque
21–22mpgCombined · 18–19 city · 26 highway
AWD9-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
15 cu ftCargo volume
4,195–4,268 lbsCurb weight
5,000 lbsMax towing
121 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- 4 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Heated mirrors
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding with storage center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Center limited slip differential
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- cylinder deactivation
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 8.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P245/60R H tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 432 watts stereo output
- 8 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- speed sensitive volume control
8 interiors
- Parchment
- Ebony
- Ebony
- Parchment
- Eucalyptus
- Graystone
- Graystone
- Eucalyptus
Premium leather or leather.
7 factory paints
- Lunar Silver Metallic
- Crystal Black Pearl
- Dark Cherry Pearl
- White Diamond Pearl
- Fathom Blue Pearl
- Forest Mist Metallic
- Graphite Luster Metallic
Safety and recalls
7 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 MDX.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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Other years of the MDX SH-AWD.
2017 MDX SH-AWD
$46,050$1,035 more12 colors · starting MSRP
2015 MDX SH-AWD
$44,565$450 less12 colors · starting MSRP
2018 MDX SH-AWD
$46,200$1,185 more10 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.