Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vs Lexus RX (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,390
- MDX Sport Hybrid: $7,390 cheaper, 35.0 cu ft more cargo.
- RX: 7 mpg better, 18 hp more.
- MDX Sport Hybrid wins 6 of 12 measures.
| Measure | MDX Sport Hybrid | RX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $45,495 | $52,885 | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 308 hp | RX |
| Torque | N/A | 247 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 30 mpg | RX |
| Cargo, max | 90.9 cu ft | 55.9 cu ft | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Cargo, seats up | 43.4 cu ft | 18.0 cu ft | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Rear legroom | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 44.1 in | RX |
| Length | 196.2 in | 192.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | N/A | 74.6 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,285 lb | 4,740 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.9 in | RX |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6 s estimate | 7.9 s tested | MDX Sport Hybrid |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| MDX Sport Hybrid FWD 7-Passenger $44,500 | RX 350 FWD $44,150 | $350 |
| RX RX 450h AWD $46,800 | MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD 7-Passenger $46,500 | $300 |
Cost to run
MDX Sport Hybrid costs $5,053 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | MDX Sport Hybrid | RX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $45,495 | $52,885 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $55,512 | $60,565 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MDX Sport Hybrid wins.
RX wins if Space weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | MDX Sport Hybrid | 14% |
| MPG | RX | 23% |
| Power | RX | 6% |
| Space | MDX Sport Hybrid | 39% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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