Acura RDX vs Lexus RX (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$5,425

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

RDX SH-AWD vs RX 350 FWD
Measure	RDX	RX	Winner
MSRP + destination	$46,550	$51,975	RDX
Horsepower	272 hp	275 hp	RX
Torque	280 lb-ft	317 lb-ft	RX
MPG combined	23 mpg	25 mpg	RX
Cargo, max	29.5 cu ft	46.2 cu ft	RX
Cargo, seats up	29.5 cu ft	29.6 cu ft	About the same
Rear legroom	38.0 in	37.4 in	RDX
Front legroom	42.0 in	41.1 in	RDX
Length	187.4 in	192.5 in	Not scored
Width	74.8 in	75.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,014 lb	4,310 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,500 lb	3,500 lb	RX
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.7 in to 8.2 in	8.1 in	N/A
0-60 mph	6.0 s estimate	6.9 s estimate	RDX
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
RDX SH-AWD $45,100	RX 350 FWD $51,225	$6,125
RX 350 FWD $51,225	RDX SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package $50,700	$525

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RDX costs $4,624 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: RX wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.