2024 Kia Sorento vs 2023 Acura MDX

2023 Acura MDX
2023 Acura MDX
$49,550MSRP
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2024 Kia Sorento
2024 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
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2023 Acura MDX
$49,550MSRP
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2024 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
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MSRP

$49,550

MSRP

$31,990

Average price

$58,767

Average price

$47,382

Listings

25

Listings

173
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

6.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
  • Stylish design
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Poor ergonomic design
  • Cramped third-row seat
Pros
  • Practical and family-friendly
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Stylish design
Cons
  • Larger Telluride doesn’t cost much more
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • Cramped third row

2023 Acura MDX Reviews Summary

Guided by a new "Precision Crafted Performance" ethos, Acura has come a long way in the past six years. Though Honda’s luxury division canceled its NSX sports car and eliminated the sport-hybrid powertrain from its vehicles, Acura’s four remaining cars and SUVs boast appealing designs, satisfying driving character, and modern technologies. The 2023 Acura MDX is the midsize three-row crossover SUV of the lineup, last redesigned just one year ago.

2024 Kia Sorento Reviews Summary

On the small end of the midsize SUV spectrum, the Sorento is a classic in-betweener. It’s big enough to get a standard third row and has more room than compact crossovers like the Toyota RAV4, but it’s smaller and cheaper than most three-row midsizes, including Kia’s Telluride and the Ford Explorer. Gas-powered 2024 Sorentos get a visual glow-up as well as major infotainment and safety system updates, and a new X-Pro trim. Hybrid and PHEV Sorentos, which we review separately, won’t get these changes until 2025.

Verdict: The 2024 Kia Sorento’s new looks make it seem bigger and fancier, and the X-Pro adds capability. There are more safety features and the Sorento’s tech is even easier to use. Demerits remain, namely the diminutive third row and pricey top trims, but the 2024 Sorento has lots to offer family buyers.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Engine

2.5L 191 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

Horsepower

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

MPG City

19

MPG City

23

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

31
2023 Acura MDX
2023 Acura MDX
$49,550MSRP
Overview
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2024 Kia Sorento
2024 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Acura MDX
$49,550MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 Kia Sorento
$31,990MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$49,550
$31,990
Average price
$58,767
$47,382
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
Expert reviews

6.2 out of 10

Read full review

8.7 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
  • Stylish design
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Poor ergonomic design
  • Cramped third-row seat
Pros
  • Practical and family-friendly
  • Standard advanced safety features
  • Stylish design
Cons
  • Larger Telluride doesn’t cost much more
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • Cramped third row
Summary
Guided by a new "Precision Crafted Performance" ethos, Acura has come a long way in the past six years. Though Honda’s luxury division canceled its NSX sports car and eliminated the sport-hybrid powertrain from its vehicles, Acura’s four remaining cars and SUVs boast appealing designs, satisfying driving character, and modern technologies. The 2023 Acura MDX is the midsize three-row crossover SUV of the lineup, last redesigned just one year ago.

On the small end of the midsize SUV spectrum, the Sorento is a classic in-betweener. It’s big enough to get a standard third row and has more room than compact crossovers like the Toyota RAV4, but it’s smaller and cheaper than most three-row midsizes, including Kia’s Telluride and the Ford Explorer. Gas-powered 2024 Sorentos get a visual glow-up as well as major infotainment and safety system updates, and a new X-Pro trim. Hybrid and PHEV Sorentos, which we review separately, won’t get these changes until 2025.

Verdict: The 2024 Kia Sorento’s new looks make it seem bigger and fancier, and the X-Pro adds capability. There are more safety features and the Sorento’s tech is even easier to use. Demerits remain, namely the diminutive third row and pricey top trims, but the 2024 Sorento has lots to offer family buyers.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
3.5L 290 hp V6
2.5L 191 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
7
7
Horsepower
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
MPG City
19
23
MPG Highway
26
31
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