2017 Acura MDX vs 2017 Lexus RX - The Car Connection

2017 Acura MDX

2017 Lexus RX

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX FWD	19	27	$41,352	$44,050
MDX FWD w/Advance Pkg	20	27	$51,143	$54,500
MDX FWD w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg	20	27	$53,016	$56,500
MDX FWD w/Technology Pkg	19	27	$45,484	$48,460
MDX FWD w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg	19	27	$47,357	$50,460
MDX SH-AWD	18	26	$43,226	$46,050
MDX SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	26	27	$54,422	$58,000
MDX SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg	26	27	$48,763	$51,960
MDX SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg	19	26	$53,016	$56,500
MDX SH-AWD w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg	19	26	$54,890	$58,500
MDX SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg	18	26	$47,357	$50,460
MDX SH-AWD w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg	18	26	$49,231	$52,460

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RX 350 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RX RX 350 AWD	19	26	$41,718	$44,620
RX RX 350 F Sport AWD	19	26	$47,235	$50,520
RX RX 350 F Sport FWD	20	27	$45,926	$49,120
RX RX 350 FWD	20	27	$40,409	$43,220
RX RX 450h AWD	31	28	$49,853	$53,035
RX RX 450h F Sport AWD	31	28	$53,105	$56,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,352

$41,718

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,050

$44,620

Monthly Payment Estimate

$734 / month

$744 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Acura MDX is one of the best-driving, most technologically advanced three-row luxury crossovers, and a new Sport Hybrid model and active suspension should only add to that reputation.

As a style-conscious statement of indulgence, the Lexus RX shines like never before. Its looks are polarizing and it's not all that fun to drive even in F Sport form, but the RX continues to excel in many ways.

TCC Likes

New Sport Hybrid
Refined and quiet
Great handling

Eye-catching design
Refined interior
Solid power

TCC Dislikes

Rough-shifting transmission
Too much bright trim
Complex infotainment interface

Polarizing looks
Expensive with options
F-Sport rides very firmly

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

56.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

132.7

121.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.1

57.8

Third Leg Room (in)

28.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

39.1

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

57.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

44.1

Third Head Room (in)

35.6

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

56.6

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

39.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

111

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.8

74.6

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

192.5

Height, Overall (in)

67.4

67.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

90.9

56.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.9

18.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.4

18.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

19.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

45.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/65VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/65VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4001

4387

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6200

295 @ 6300

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.33

2.28

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.03

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.67

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

Lexus RX

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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