2026 Acura MDX trim levels explained
Base to top
$24,050
- 15 trims. $51,800 to $75,850.
- Base: FWD. Top: Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package.
All 15 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $51,800 | $1,450 to $1,550 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD | $54,000 | $1,450 to $1,550 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | $57,200 | $1,450 to $1,550 | 3.5L | 290 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| Base w/Technology Pkg FWD | $57,200 | $1,450 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | FWD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | $57,200 | $1,450 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | $59,400 | $1,450 to $1,550 | 3.5L | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | $62,400 | $1,450 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | $62,400 | $1,450 to $1,550 | 3.5L | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | $66,900 | $1,450 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $66,900 | $1,450 to $1,550 | 3.5L | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Pkg | $68,900 | $1,450 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package | $68,900 | $1,450 to $1,550 | 3.5L | 290 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| SH-AWD with A-SPEC and Advance Package | $68,900 | $1,450 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg to 21 mpg | 7 |
| Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD | $75,850 | $1,450 | 3.0L 6cyl | 355 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 7 |
| Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $75,850 | $1,450 to $1,550 | 3.0L | 355 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
FWD to SH-AWD: +$2,200
FWD $51,800 to SH-AWD $54,000.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
SH-AWD to w/Technology Package: +$5,400
SH-AWD $54,000 to SH-AWD w/Technology Package $59,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
w/Technology Package to Base w/Technology Pkg: $0
FWD w/Technology Package $57,200 to Base w/Technology Pkg FWD $57,200.
- Cargo: 18.1 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Base w/Technology Pkg to w/Technology Pkg: $0
Base w/Technology Pkg FWD $57,200 to SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg $57,200.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
w/Technology Pkg to w/A-Spec Pkg: +$5,200
SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg $57,200 to SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg $62,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Fog lights.
w/A-Spec Pkg to w/A-Spec Package: $0
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg $62,400 to SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package $62,400.
- Cargo: 48.4 cu ft to 18.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
w/A-Spec Package to w/Advance Pkg: +$4,500
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package $62,400 to SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg $66,900.
- Cargo: 18.1 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
No equipment data.
w/Advance Pkg to w/Advance Package: $0
SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg $66,900 to SH-AWD w/Advance Package $66,900.
- Cargo: 48.4 cu ft to 18.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
w/Advance Package to w/A-Spec Advance Pkg: +$2,000
SH-AWD w/Advance Package $66,900 to SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Pkg $68,900.
- Cargo: 18.1 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
No equipment data.
w/A-Spec Advance Pkg to w/A-Spec Advance Package: $0
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Pkg $68,900 to SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package $68,900.
- Cargo: 48.4 cu ft to 18.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
w/A-Spec Advance Package to with A-SPEC and Advance Package: $0
SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package $68,900 to SH-AWD with A-SPEC and Advance Package $68,900.
- Cargo: 18.1 cu ft to 48.4 cu ft.
No equipment data.
with A-SPEC and Advance Package to Type S w/Advance Pkg: +$6,950
SH-AWD with A-SPEC and Advance Package $68,900 to Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD $75,850.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Type S w/Advance Pkg to Type S w/Advance Package: $0
Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD $75,850 to Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package $75,850.
- Cargo: 48.4 cu ft to 18.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Base w/Technology Pkg FWD, $57,200.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: FWD, $51,800.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg, $66,900. Optional from FWD, $51,800.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: FWD, $51,800.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: FWD, $51,800.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: FWD, $51,800.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: FWD, $51,800.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: FWD, $51,800.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: FWD, $51,800.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Base w/Technology Pkg FWD, $57,200. Optional from FWD, $51,800.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg, $66,900.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: FWD, $51,800.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | FWD | SH-AWD | Base w/Technology Pkg FWD | SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Pkg | Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O | O | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | O | O | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
No equipment data for 7 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SH-AWD, $54,000.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD, 355 hp, $75,850.
- The best mpg: FWD, 22 mpg, $51,800.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Pkg.
- Dropped: SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advanced Pkg.
- Carried over with a price: 14 trims. Median change: +$600.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $51,200 | $51,800 | +$600 |
| SH-AWD | $53,400 | $54,000 | +$600 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | $56,600 | $57,200 | +$600 |
| Base w/Technology Pkg FWD | $56,600 | $57,200 | +$600 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | $56,600 | $57,200 | +$600 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | $58,800 | $59,400 | +$600 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | $61,800 | $62,400 | +$600 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | $61,800 | $62,400 | +$600 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | $66,300 | $66,900 | +$600 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $66,300 | $66,900 | +$600 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package | $68,300 | $68,900 | +$600 |
| SH-AWD with A-SPEC and Advance Package | $68,300 | $68,900 | +$600 |
| Type S w/Advance Pkg AWD | $75,250 | $75,850 | +$600 |
| Type S SH-AWD w/Advance Package | $75,250 | $75,850 | +$600 |
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