Acura MDX vs Lexus RX (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,275
- MDX: 15 hp more, 48.8 cu ft more cargo.
- RX: $1,275 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- Each wins 5 of 13 measures.
| Measure | MDX | RX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $53,250 | $51,975 | RX |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 275 hp | MDX |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | RX |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 25 mpg | RX |
| Cargo, max | 95.0 cu ft | 46.2 cu ft | MDX |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.1 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft | RX |
| Rear legroom | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | MDX |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | MDX |
| Length | 198.4 in | 192.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.7 in | 75.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,510 lb | 4,310 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | MDX |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.1 in | RX |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9 s estimate | 6.9 s estimate | About the same |
| 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 FWD $51,800 | RX 350 FWD $51,225 | $575 |
| RX 350 FWD $51,225 | MDX FWD $51,800 | $575 |
Cost to run
RX costs $2,532 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | MDX | RX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $53,250 | $51,975 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $63,723 | $61,191 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MDX wins.
RX wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | RX | 2% |
| MPG | RX | 12% |
| Power | MDX | 5% |
| Space | MDX | 51% |
| 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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