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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP or anyone else who was trying to decide between these two cars -- what did you decide?

I am feeling torn. I like the look of the XC90 a little better, and Volvos are so darn safe. But I know the cargo space is smaller than in the MDX, and that the MDX has very good safety features as well. Volvo's display screen is smaller and there is only one, but reviews make it sound like the dual display of the MDX is a pain because one of them works using a touchpad or something. I know Volvo can have maintenance/reliability issues but apparently Acura can too??

Another priority for me is ease of maneuvering/good sight lines. I drive an older SUV that has terrible visibility and turn radius. I really can't see anything that is next to the car and low to the ground (no cameras other than a crappy backup camera). Our driveway is pretty narrow and it's hard to back out of it around my husband's car without going super slow.

I have taken a cursory look at both the XC90 and MDX and am going back to do a closer look and test drives this week. I want to make a decision soon. My husband has an "older" MDX (2018?) and loves it but wants to get something else soon (he leases). He has not had to take it in for any repairs or recalls and it handles much better than my current car. Whatever we buy for me is going to kept for at least 7-8 years so I want to make sure it's the right choice.[/quote]

I am the OP and we are still considering our options. My husband is very wary of Volvo maintenance (we are also 7-8+ year car owners) and he has a preference for the MDX. I prefer the look of the Volvo but it also costs more than the MDX and I just don’t think I can convince him. I’m also considering an upper trim on Highlander but I just really don’t like the front of it. I suspect we will end up with an MDX but maybe not until fall. I honestly want to get our beach trip out of the way with the minivan! Lol.[/quote]

Have you looked up Acura reliability? [/quote]

All new cars seem to suffer from occasional reliability issues. But we've owned 3 Hondas and 2 acura's in the past/current without issue so no I'm not terribly concerned. If it becomes an issue we will just unload the car prior to the end of the warranty. I'm curious what 3-row SUV meets your standards for reliability? They all seem to have their issues. [/quote]

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