2017 Lexus RX vs 2017 Lincoln MKX

2017 Lexus RX

2017 Lincoln MKX

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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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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKX Black Label AWD	16	23	$52,332	$55,970
MKX Black Label FWD	17	25	$49,999	$53,475
MKX Premiere AWD	16	23	$38,718	$40,755
MKX Premiere FWD	17	25	$36,347	$38,260
MKX Reserve AWD	16	23	$45,172	$48,055
MKX Reserve FWD	17	25	$42,827	$45,560
MKX Select AWD	16	23	$41,622	$44,045
MKX Select FWD	17	25	$39,265	$41,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,718

$52,332

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,620

$55,970

Monthly Payment Estimate

$744 / month

$933 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

Load up an MKX and you'll be over $60,000 before you know it, but this under-the-radar crossover largely feels worth the dough—if you take the time to seek it out.

TCC Likes

Eye-catching design
Refined interior
Solid power

Handsome, reserved styling
Strong V-6 engines
Plush inside with a high degree of customizability

TCC Dislikes

Polarizing looks
Expensive with options
F-Sport rides very firmly

No hybrid for the lineup
Gimmicky push-button shifter
Lincoln brand lacks full luxury cachet

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

121.3

108.3

Front Hip Room (in)

56.6

56.4

Second Leg Room (in)

39.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

37.8

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

55.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

58.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

42.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

109.8

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

76.1

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

64.8

Length, Overall (in)

192.5

190

Height, Overall (in)

67.7

66.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.4

37.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

56.3

68.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.4

37.2

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

45.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/65VR18

P245/50VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/65VR18

P245/50VR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4387

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

278 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99R

Displacement

3.5 L/211

3.7 L/227

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

295 @ 6300

303 @ 6500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.28

3.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.01

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

2.87

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.48

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus RX

Lincoln MKX

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.0

9.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

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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