2023 Acura MDX vs. 2023 Lexus RX

If you’re looking for a new luxury SUV in the Queens area, you’ve come to the right place! At Major World, we strive to offer vehicles that suit just about every budget and lifestyle, from sporty two-door coupes all the way up to three-row crossovers. Two of the best SUVs you can find right now are the Acura MDX and Lexus RX, both recently updated for the 2023 model year. They’re both great choices, but only one will ultimately best suit your unique driving needs. 

The team at Major World has put together a guide comparing the specs, features, and starting prices of the MDX vs. RX below – check it out!

Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX: Price Comparison

Let’s start our comparison of the MDX vs. RX by examining the starting prices of each. Fortunately, as competitors in the same luxury SUV category, both of these models have near-identical MSRPs–the Acura MDX is only $1,000 more than its Lexus counterpart. Here are the detail:

• 2023 Acura MDX Standard Package Starting Price: $49,550 MSRP*
• 2023 Lexus RX 350 Starting Price: $48,550 MSRP

Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX: Performance Specs

The Acura MDX and Lexus RX have identical base-level engines under the hood–a 3.5L V6–although the specs they offer are a bit different. The Acura delivers more horsepower, while the Lexus gets better gas mileage on the Brooklyn roads. Both SUVs pair their engines with automatic transmissions, though the Acura’s has ten speeds and the Lexus’ has eight. Compare the specs of both SUVs below:

2023 Acura MDX Standard Package

• 3.5L V6 engine
• 290 horsepower
• 10-speed automatic transmission 
• 19 city mpg/26 hwy mpg rating**

2023 Lexus RX 350

• 3.5L V6 engine
• 275 horsepower
• 8-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission 
• 20 city mpg/27 hwy mpg rating

Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX: Standard Features

Inside the cabin, the Acura MDX and Lexus RX offer plenty of sleek features and advanced technology. As luxury SUVs, there’s a lot of overlap in terms of interior offerings–both models come with genuine leather upholstery, Adaptive Cruise Control, satellite radio, and seating for up to seven passengers. However, the Acura MDX does come with more cargo space–95 cubic feet compared to 56.3 cubic feet inside the Lexus–as well as a few extra features:

• Heated front seats
• Automatic tilt away steering column
• Power moonroof
• 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seat

Find Your Next SUV at Major World

If you’re still on the fence deciding between the MDX vs. RX, why not see how they handle on the road for yourself? Contact our office to see what we have available, and we’ll get you behind the wheel on the Bronx roads in no time. You can also contact us or check out our blog to learn more about any of the vehicles in our current lineup.