Acura Information Center - 2026 Acura MDX vs 2026 Lexus TX 350

Competitive Points

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

All-Wheel Drive:
- MDX: SH-AWD with torque vectoring sends power to the wheels that can use it
- TX 350: AWD system does not offer torque vectoring

The story is: When you drive the MDX, feel the secure control in all weather conditions.

The MDX features five selectable drive modes: Normal, Comfort, Snow, Sport and Individual.

Drive modes:
- MDX: Five modes come standard
- TX 350: Four modes, and no Snow mode

The story is: When you drive the MDX, you can tune its performance to suit your driving style and the road conditions.

With TX 350, you may dirty your hands when it is time to fill up. Not in the MDX.

Fuel filler:
- MDX: A convenient capless fuel filler system
- TX 350: Only has a conventional cap with a tether

The story is: When you drive the MDX, filling up is simpler, and cleaner.

A powerful engine and sophisticated transmission for thrilling drives.

Engine:
- MDX: 3.5-liter V-6 making 290 horsepower
- TX 350: 2.4-liter inline 4 rated at 275 horsepower
Transmission:
- MDX: 10-speed
- TX 350: 8-speed

The story is: When you drive the MDX, feel the quick acceleration and relaxed cruising courtesy of a more powerful V-6 and 10 speeds.

Keep your Qi-compatible smartphone powered up with MDX’s standard wireless charger.

The story is: In an MDX, you enjoy a less cluttered cabin, at no additional cost.

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

The story is: When you drive the MDX, you can tailor your perfect driving position.

MDX’s power Panoramic Moonroof brings the outside world inside.

The story is: When you drive the MDX, enjoy the open-air feeling at no additional cost.