2026 Acura MDX vs 2025 Lexus RX 350

Play Your ACE

MDX features the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.

• Network of connected structural elements
• Helps reduce forces transferred to passenger compartment in a frontal crash
• Distributes frontal crash energy more evenly

Simply Stunning

The MDX A-Spec^® Package makes a high-performance statement.

• Standard all-wheel drive
• Exterior with more swagger
• Details with extra edge
• Wider wheels and tires
• A-Spec^® badging

Conquer the Curves

Available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) 4-season confidence.

• Advanced torque-vectoring system sends power to the wheels that can use it
• Front-to-back and side-to-side in the rear
• Dynamic acceleration, precision handling
• RX 350 doesn’t offer torque vectoring

When you drive MDX: Feel the secure control.

What’s That Noise?

On RX, it may be a forgotten fuel cap bouncing against the fender in the breeze.

• MDX has a convenient capless fuel filler system
• RX 350 has a conventional cap with a tether

Zero Delay Power

MDX moves – right now – thanks to a big V-6.

• MDX has a 3.5-liter V-6
• RX 350 has a 2.4-liter inline 4
• Feel the difference at every stop sign

When you drive MDX: Notice that there’s no hesitation pulling away from a stop.

MDX A-Spec = Awesome

Expressive features put a double dose of “sport” in this sport utility vehicle.

• Stainless-steel sport pedals
• Leather and Ultrasuede^® trim
• A-Spec^® steering wheel
• Front sport seats
• Geometric-patterned brushed-aluminum trim

A Touch Is All It Takes

MDX’s amazingly simple one-touch third-row access makes boarding a cinch.

• Press the illuminated button and simply step in
• RX 350 doesn’t have a third row of seats

A Perfect 10

MDX’s slick standard 10-speed automatic bends performance and efficiency.

• Wide-ratio gearing
• Quick acceleration and easy cruising
• RX 350 has an 8-speed transmission

When you drive MDX: Feel the quick acceleration and relaxed cruising courtesy of the V-6 and 10 speeds.

Best Seats in the House

MDX has standard supportive and accommodating 12-way adjustable heated front seats.

• MDX: Impressive standard equipment list
• MDX: Standard 12-way power front seats
• RX 350: 8-way power front seats