You guys asked and we FINALLY made it!! Enjoy this sibling rivalry between the best-selling luxury 3-row and one of the best-selling non-luxury 3-rows! Would you drop the extra $10k on the MDX? Let us know in the comments!

@manuelb95

5 жыл бұрын

I'd still go for the mdx

@mct8888

5 жыл бұрын

Pilot is a smarter buy today, but hopefully the next-gen MDX will address the obvious dated dash/infotainment and lacking features.

@toddgersh

5 жыл бұрын

mct8888 I would assume it will be a bigger and better RDX

@natem9807

5 жыл бұрын

Car Confections everything is good about the MDX except the outdated tech

@gaowork6440

5 жыл бұрын

Touring does not have ventilated seats or power folding mirrors, The Elite adds those plus heated steering wheel, panaromic moon roof, auto windshield wipers, please do your homework before making a comparison video,

Great video but one big flaw: the Acura’s headlights outperform the Honda’s by far. Jewel eyes have far superior optics and actually have lenses. Current Honda LEDs are a simple reflector design, producing tons of glare and less useful light down the road (raise your hand if drive a Honda and pissed someone that thought you had your high beams on!) I’d give a point to Acura on that one.

@samuelc.7153

2 жыл бұрын

Honda. Pilot cheaper to fix. In the long run the pilot will retain more of it's value less complicated stuff.

Hey, my family and i really appreciate your videos, I love your style of comparing two vehicles! Thank you soo much for making quality videos!!!!

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! So glad you like them and find them helpful!

This been the most inclusive comparison review on KZread, great work!!

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I did this exact comparison with the 2018 models last year. Acura was our choice in the end because our kids are older. For toddlers Honda would be a better choice. The leather is thicker and seems more solid in that regard, but the Acura is much much more refined and comfortable.

@isnipdog2007

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. If we had younger kids the Pilot wins. Older teenagers, MDX wins all day. It's so much more manuevarable than the Pilot and much more comfortable as long as you get the 18 inch wheels.

@paulbonaventura4969

2 жыл бұрын

I have an older pilot but looking at MDX for the next purchase… the pilot is bigger but the ride is better on MDX… but I have little kids 3 and 0

@markleckband4495

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbonaventura4969 what did you wind up doing? The MDX is still good for young kids.

own a 2010 MDX Advace package and I absolutely love it!! just hit 120K miles and it runs like new!!! no comparison can be made with the SH-AWD, especially in the snow, ice and going around curves at greater than 70mph on the highway. proud and satisfied owner 😊👍btw, continuously getting asked to sell by the dealer and friends, as these are in high demand....

Great review I totally agree with your assessment.

Great video, just what I was looking for

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks very much,is very helpful

Nice comparison, but as an owner of both (since new) : 2015 MDX & 2016 Pilot, I consider myself qualified to make the verdict, I’ve been riding both of these cars back to back on daily basis and make a long trips on both too; The MDX is the better choice most of the time, The Honda have a little roomier cabin ( with a bigger glass all around for better visibility) and a little better off-road capability, nothing more. Don’t get me wrong, the Pilot is a superb crossover, but the MDX is more superior as a driver car. Every time I hop into the MDX -coming from the Pilot- I wonder how come these two crossovers are almost identical but they deliver in very different way!... I love my Pilot, but I cannot resist the fun to drive factor of the MDX!

@gregsellsbaltimore

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you fir the insight...I am having a tough time deciding which one to buy!

@kingmiller1982

Жыл бұрын

I have a 17 MDX, but the elite pilot crushes any variation of that version MDX.

Thank you. Very informative

Thank you for making this video! I test drove these both back to back and I'm glad I'm not crazy cuz I kept thinking these are identical but the pilot definitely has more room

Great Review as always. I have a MDX but the best value seems to be with the Pilot.

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks we appreciate that!

Great video !

Nice job, very helpful...thx!

Great video guys!!! I love the 2019 Honda pilot and Acura MDX! I love the Acura MDX better!!! I can't wait for y'all next video.

Drew love ur videos great comparison prefer the mdx

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I think this is one of the best videos on your channel.

@CarConfections

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very helpful review thanks

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you liked it!

Love my Pilot....my 7th Honda vehicle. I do like the looks of the MDX though.

Although I love his videos I like the way his other comparisons are where the whole thing has both vehicles on screen at the same time for the entire video.

Great video

I went for a 19 MDX Adv Sport Hybrid. Very sporty, very good performance, great handing, and mpgs in the 24-26 range for city/combined/hwy. The Sport Hybrid powertrain of 3.0L engine, 3 electric motors, 7DCT, electronic dampers, regen braking+tq vectoring, and Sport+ mode is unique to Acura MDX, RLX, and NSX.

Personally i think everyone would say Acura looks better even has LED turn signals also the drive its quieter and smoother but even with these in mind you just proved to me Pilot is better utility wise which is the purpose of an SUV if Acura would just update the infotainment system i think it would be def worth the extra $10k cmon whats up with my brand

This video was very helpful in my decision. Thanks.

@CarConfections

3 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

I like the Pilot because I like that it has more leg room and head room. The third row can hold three people instead of two. The dash broad is set up better and looks nicer.You get more for your buck as well. One thing I don’t like in any SUV is how they are all starting to look like mini vans. If I wanted a mini van I would purchase a mini van.. I want a SUV and I want it to look like a SUV...

Thanks so much for sharing

How about RDX vs CRV next review? Looking forward to it bros

I test drive both the 2019 Pilot and MDX. The MDX felt more premium and drove better. The one thing that drove me away from the Pilot is it has no arm rest and felt real weird not being able to rest my right arm for a shot trip never mind long trip. It sounds simple but was extremely noticeable when driving the Pilot. I went with a 2019 MDX with advanced package. Love it!

02 mdx is really nice to drive. i did move A entire house in that suv only one thing I couldn't fit in it was my basketball hoop. I also put 8 to 10 sheetrock & close the back & about 5 plywood and leave the back open i have dragging vibration between 3rd and 4th gear on a slow acceleration its been going on for 7 years. Almost everybody who has an MDX has the problem &some peple have transmission issues u can drive the mdx all day you don't get tired

Really good review side by side thanks

Very useful!

Great objective Review. Good Job. For my hard earned money and the 10,000 dollars difference the Pilot is the way better value. IMHO

@CarConfections

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please subscribe to see more comparisons like this one!

Greit Job guys love it 😎🤙

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Both suv is nice...but what more attracts me is..MDX

Can you do a side by side like this with rivals. Ie Pilot vs Highlander?

The Acura is way sweeter and way more refined than the Honda.

@skyforce2132

5 жыл бұрын

nevessl I mean Honda owns Acura so I guess win win!

@Kanti12311

5 жыл бұрын

with 30K more yea....

@HaywoodHomestead

5 жыл бұрын

Acura looks just like a Honda on the inside. For a luxury brand, they need to work on standing out more. Otherwise it should just have an H badge on it.

@dylyo1

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting to read that when reviewer stated though the Acura has very nice leather and wood trim, the Honda has: better instrumentation, better GPS, less confusing accessory controls, panoramic roof, more third row depth and head room, more cargo storage, the Acura doesnt have 3rd row vents (stupid idea) and you only get 10more HP which means worse gas mileage real world. This isnt 2014 Acura XD

The Pilot weighs over 600 lbs more than the Acura and there fore doesn't accelerate or handle as well. The Honda doesn't meet the federal fuel milage standards where my Acura made 29.5 miles per gallon traveling from Texas to Ogden Utan for Spike 150 a distance of over 2500 miles . That includes driving the plains of Texas a nd NM, and steep 7 + degree grades near Silverton and the grades climbing over the passes into Spanish fork. I maintained over 30 mpg while driving the front range at 80 mph from Spanish fork to Oden and return. The Acura is the first gasoline powered vehicle I have owned that exceeded fuel milage standards. It handles much better than a pilot on wining roads and climbs grades more easily. The Acura is 5 db quieter, too as at 75 mph according to my Precisicion Sound level meter. The exhaust resonance of a Pilot is also more irritating. As for the sound system, if she can't hear the difference I sorry for her. Acura is better.

@BeastlyBen007

5 жыл бұрын

What kind of gas grade do you have to use?

Muito bom os comparativos de carros da que seguem a mesma linha mas,... E por falar nisso de que estado do EUA vocês são ... Eu sou da capital Brasília, Brasil ... valeus...

@carconfections you forget to mention the mdx came out in 2014 while the pilot debut in 2016 so of course the tech in the pilot is going to be ahead of the mdx. Including the panoramic roof the infortainment system and etc.

@Gaulding2

5 жыл бұрын

steve ellis the mdx just had a refresh in 2017

@theyadmire-backup3500

5 жыл бұрын

Pj gaulding the front number and rear number of the mdx was refresh it still the same chassis tech and etc from 2014 when the suv first came out. As I said the pilot came out in 2016 while the mdx came out in 2014 so Honda was able to put new technology in the pilot when it came out. But the mdx would go into its 5th gen soon. P.s

The pilot doesn’t compete with the mdx

No bad choices between the two. It's just a matter of prioritizing utility versus sport. I will say that the MDX is about two years older than the Pilot; hence the Pilot is based on the MDX not vice versa. Jon Ikeda has indicated that the Acura brand will go into a more premium and markedly sportier direction in upcoming generations with the new RDX being the first of this new breed.

@scottone6498

5 жыл бұрын

If they redesign MDX like new RDX it is a show stopper!!

Please do comparison between all 2019 models : Honda Pilot elite, Subaru Touring , Lexus RX , Or Lexus RX hybrid if possible. Thank you very much and more power to you 🐰🐞🐥🐣🍀🌺🍁🌞🌈🌞🌺🌹🌷

Can you do the lexus RX350 vs the Highlander?

Not fair rating. Both are great vehicles for different markets. The only draw back I see on the RDX is the instrument cluster and entertainment system.

I’ll go Acura 💯 It’s worth the extra 💵 Did you guys give the Pilot a 5 pts advantage and then re-award pts? Great review guys!!!!

U should do Infiniti QX60 vs Nissan Pathfinder

At the end you locked cars and Mdx had folding mirrors, while pilot stayed unfold... does pilot have auto folding mirrors?

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the system was just disabled

I bought the pilot because it is more affordable and it’s more a family car than the DMX . More room interior and I’m very happy with the design performance and durability.

the acura is better im sorry its just better and it will especially beat the honda when it gets redesigned

Can u do Honda Accord touring vs tlx pls!!!?

@natem9807

5 жыл бұрын

ProVishGaming Love to see

@theyadmire-backup3500

5 жыл бұрын

It would be kinda unfair the TLX came out in 2015 and the accord is brand new

@ProVishGaming

5 жыл бұрын

@@theyadmire-backup3500 steve, it may be unfair to compare them, but im a consumer looking for luxury mid-size sedans. I really want to know the difference between the two, because if the accord is better, why would I pay 10-20k more on a tlx? Plus, im not interested in camry due to the lack of features. I would only go with the camry if I was looking for reliability, but im a driver looking to have a car less than 10 years and i think the accord can easily manage that.

@mct8888

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProVishGaming given the TLX's age and slow sales, you can negotiate an AWD Tech model for similar to the MSRP of an Accord 2.0T Touring. Makes for tough decisions! AWD dated Acura vs. FWD fresh Honda.

@a32tl

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProVishGaming Give it a few more months and the 2nd generation TLX will be out as a 2020 model. Will very likely be similar to the '19 RDX which is quite nice.

The infotainment system need a huge update since the old dual screen is already been used for over 5 years. Single screen will be easier to control.

@isnipdog2007

3 жыл бұрын

The infotainment is actually better than a touchscreen and safer once you get over the learning curve. You should be using the voice operation 9/10 times anyway plus the dual screen setup has many merits in daily use. The learning curve was 1 year for me ... Which is too long for most people to commit to I agree... But I like it better than my Tesla now (giant screen). Now that I've memorized the MDX scroll wheel I can use it without looking. Touchscreen require you to look away and generally can't be operated without being distracted.

I like the side window trim design better on the Pilot.

I love my acura mdx

To not take into account exterior styling for the MDX is ridiculous, in particular the new Aspec model is a vastly more attractive car and also interior.

I really like the Acura MDX. I’m thinking of trading in my 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander for the 2019 Acura MDX. Do you guys think it’s worth it

@ryanjoseph8694

2 жыл бұрын

SH -AWD in any Acura you feel the difference.

I Have owned a gen 2 MDX for many trouble free years @ over 240k miles now. (it’s on my you tube channel btw). Will be upgrading when the new generation arrives but will still keep my gen 2. @AutoFixEZ

So does anyone have any new information on the 2020 Acura MDX or it's release date? I think it's going to get a major interior update that is more inline with the RDX. What do you guys think?

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

The current generation will last one more year at least since Acura has already shown a 2020 MDX PMC Edition at a recent auto show

@mxyfn

4 жыл бұрын

It’s coming in 2021

Was that rust on that acura's gas cap area

Hi. Great review. Do these engines still use cylinder deactivation? On the Acura information center, is that crunchy like a rice crispies treat, or more like a fried pork skin? 😬😂🤪

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

The Acura looks way better...

@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

3 жыл бұрын

A Honda will always be a Honda. An Acura is like a fancy Honda

Why all auto reviewers used the most expensive trim for comparison which most would not buy. Both models came fully equipped (AWD) and enough for most buyers. I would buy either at the lowest prices: Pilot: $34,000. MDX: $46,000. AS one could see, there were more than $10,000 difference from the top model.

@reynardrouser7863

5 жыл бұрын

Tony Lee because it makes the comparison better

@guestspinelli2435

5 жыл бұрын

Both have awd but the MDX has sh awd..... BIG difference.

The Acura MDX has Active Dampering suspension the Honda Pilot does not.

One major difference is adaptive cruise control The Acura has low speed follow while the pilot does not and it will turn off cruise control below 25 MPH which makes it useless in traffic!

I’d take the Pilot. Looks more like a SUV.

I chose the MDX over the Pilot just based on driving performance. The choices of a Dad

@dhwin5709

5 жыл бұрын

Ha! I did the exact same!! Shawd in the MDX is magical

When its the year next generation of mdx change?

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

It's likely to have one more model year before a full redesign but nothing has been officially announced

I love the Acura very sleek the pilot comes with some good features but it is to bulky

imo.. as a used vehicle, the MDX is prob. good, but the 2 tier monitor setup am not a fan of :/

Awesome reviewing, but must be noted that wealthy people most times have less children and sometimes bring their friends in same vehicles, but want the ability to.

8:40 what track is that ? Thanks

i guess i would just like for Acura to make another coupe...my kids are grown now, lol

The AWD system in the Pilot is virtually an SHAWD unit. The LED’s in the Pilot are just reflectors and not projectors, which are in every way inferior.

@LORDRA1DEN

5 жыл бұрын

You'd spend $10,000 more for better headlights?

@msrr1303

5 жыл бұрын

adam smith i think buying a left over 2018 is a better choice without splurging $10k extra for an MDX lol.

@guestspinelli2435

5 жыл бұрын

Key word is "virtually", meaning similar to but NOT the same. The Acura wins just by sh awd alone without taking anything else into consideration.

@msrr1303

5 жыл бұрын

Guest Spinelli it’s virtually the same because there are slight differences in programming. It’s an SHAWD unit period.

This would be a different story if Acura kept there 3.7

@natelinfoot9086

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Wright I got one with a 3.7 and it’s much better

MDX needs a big time overhaul. It’s showing it’s age bad. Pilot is way more refined in terms of overall quality but MDX is still nicer

@TheKingkingg

5 жыл бұрын

Isn't the environment suffering enough? We should keep things longer which is better. Plus their is nothing wrong with MDX

@jckclt

5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they put the changes into the MDX that they put into the RDX this year. Having said that, if Honda simply made the Pilot look like the MDX, they would completely dominate the HIghlander, CX-9 and anything else in that space.

@walter777smith6

5 жыл бұрын

Like your Mother

@jaytong1009

5 жыл бұрын

It would make sense the pilot is more up to date right now since it was redesigned last year. The mdx is a 4 year old model and is set for a new version next year. How can you compare a luxury brand like Acura versus a Honda that is meant for functionality

@guestspinelli2435

5 жыл бұрын

A-spec

MDX is really overdue for a redesign. Take the V6 from the Odyssey with a 10 speed auto. Also take the interior from the new RDX.

@realneontv

5 жыл бұрын

The mdx exterior is still really good

@a32tl

5 жыл бұрын

The MDX already has the Odyssey's V6 with 10 more horsepower. I agree though, that it needs the new 10spd auto and a similar '19 RDX interior. Next generation MDX will be out in 2020 as a '21 model year. Should be out summer of '20. Will likely have a version of Acura's upcoming turbo 6 cylinder engine. Ought to be a really hot vehicle.

I think this is more of an appearance and physical comparison. This review doesn’t compare what you can’t see physically. Like sh-awd, adaptive dampers, acc with low speed, driving dynamics, refinement, handling, 9speed dct etc. Jewel eyes on the MDX was designed with a purpose, the ones on the Pilot are LED but not Jewel eyes. Overall the MDX is a much better and upscaled SUV and the pilot is slightly a bigger practical SUV.

Bottom line MDX leases out better then a Pilot ELITE. MDX longer warranty, and has better looks then pilot. It’s also nice to have a loaner car available when service is required on the Acura vs sitting on hard plastic waiting hours for an oil change at a Honda. Dealer. At the end of the day the 10K higher price for MDX does not matter when most MDX are leased.

This is what the world needs to realize normal cars are WAY BETTER VALUE AND FEATURES THAN LUXURY CARS, especially Honda and Acura.

It's the engineering that makes the biggest difference, it seems that you blew over that all pretty quickly. Honda doesn't even come close to how the Acura drives.

@anthonycoleman3148

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I've driven both but the MDX is far more superior in ride, luxury, sporty and safety features.

@BabyCatandFifi

4 жыл бұрын

You do know the engines and transmissions are the same, right? Like exactly. You do know, with some rare exceptions, that an Acura is simply a Honda with luxury badging, right?

@Platycqb

4 жыл бұрын

BabyCatandFifi Looks like not. I don’t get the Honda hate from people who prefer Acura. At least Toyota and Nissan are trying (emphasis on trying) harder to distinguish their “luxury” brand from their “commoners” brand. Whereas Honda is barely giving a face lift to its base range and slaps a Acura badge. But to each its own. I like my 2020 Pilot, it suits my needs. I understand other people with other needs will prefer the Acura (style or amenities or what not). But saying that they drive totally differently... yes, the Acura should be sportier somehow. But we’re talking about 3 rows SUV here. Give me a break. 😅

@LamNguyen-sr1sy

2 жыл бұрын

@@Platycqb Acura is not a luxury brand, but rather Honda's premium brand. Lexus is a luxury brand from Toyota. Infiniti is almost between Acura and Lexus - more premium than Acura but less luxury than Lexus, IMO.

MDX gets a full point for chrome tailpipes and Pilot gets 1/2 point for a Rear Entertainment System that is a $2000 option on the MDX. Sure, that's fair. Bottom line: You are nuts if you pay $10K more for the Acura. Not fooled by the extra 10 horsepower in the MDX. It has got to be due to the recommendation to "Use Premium Fuel". I doubt if it has hotter cams and bigger valves. Acura could have been defined as a prestigious brand if the Honda was not so good. IMHO

@ms3173

5 жыл бұрын

Rick J Exactly. Honda never needed Acura in the first place...

@MrSantadiego

5 жыл бұрын

SH-AWD cost any price they would ask. SH-AWD saves lives in millions roadrisk situations.

The MDX looks SOOOOOO much better than the Pilot. The huge styling advantage alone would be enough for me to justify the price difference. The Acura's seats are much nicer too. The Pilot looks frumpy. The MDX looks sweet!

@mobst4r1

5 жыл бұрын

Doesn't have nearly as much space, especially in the third row.

Which has less road noise

Leather seats are the worst. Very uncomfortable. I have a 2016 RDX and I hate the seats. Moon roof is a complete waste too. I'll be getting a Pilot next year with out a doubt.

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@ykolin82

5 жыл бұрын

and one Hans Pierre

A fairer comparison would be the Honda Elite and the MDX Tech. That's a three thousand dollar difference not a ten thousand dollar difference.

Pilot is unnecessarily higher in price, Highlander is far better option with less price..... but MXD is superb

@michaelscimeca6949

4 жыл бұрын

Highlander gives you a ton less in the lower trims than the Pilot for more money. Also, the 3rd row is a coffin.

Can you guys do a FULL review on Mercedes Benz GLS 550 2019? Thanks!!

@CarConfections

5 жыл бұрын

Yes we will probably be reviewing the GLS

drop 10k more easy, its not even a question

Everyone knows that the MDX is a better vehicle, but is it worth the extra cost?

Honda &mdx is only 2nd best

Of course . Honda pilot is better. Acura is just made to complete with Lexus. But unfortunately it s fail. Lexus won.

Clearly the Pilot is the better pick, practicality wise.

I love MDX

No pano for the MDX, Pano in the elite pilot which is a deal breaker for some.

Honda Pilot 🤩🤩🤩

Give the Pilot the exhaust and center console from the MDX and it's a no-brainer. Those armrests make the Pilot impossible to drive long distances.

I like the pilot better

Acura is better looking, luxury, better warranty , more power, better dealer service and Acura name VS Honda (plain) name (even they are own by Honda).I have Acura TL and RL so I know.BTW, Acura has Super Handling AWD which is better than i-VTM4 in Honda.

Just wait for 2021 type S MDX!