2018 Lexus RX vs 2018 Lincoln MKX

2018 Lexus RX

2018 Lincoln MKX

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RX 350 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RX RX 350 AWD	19	26	$41,953	$44,870
RX RX 350 F Sport AWD	19	26	$47,255	$50,520
RX RX 350 F Sport FWD	20	27	$45,946	$49,120
RX RX 350 FWD	20	27	$40,644	$43,470
RX RX 350L Luxury AWD	18	25	$50,496	$54,085
RX RX 350L Luxury FWD	19	26	$49,187	$52,685
RX RX 350L Premium AWD	18	25	$45,880	$49,070
RX RX 350L Premium FWD	19	26	$44,571	$47,670
RX RX 450h AWD	31	28	$43,142	$45,895
RX RX 450h F Sport AWD	31	28	$48,207	$51,255
RX RX 450hL Luxury AWD	29	28	$51,204	$54,555
RX RX 450hL Premium AWD	29	28	$47,581	$50,620

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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MKX Black Label AWD	16	23	$53,038	$56,725
MKX Black Label FWD	17	25	$50,705	$54,230
MKX Premiere AWD	16	23	$39,453	$41,530
MKX Premiere FWD	17	25	$37,083	$39,035
MKX Reserve AWD	16	23	$46,112	$49,055
MKX Reserve FWD	17	25	$43,767	$46,560
MKX Select AWD	16	23	$42,567	$45,045
MKX Select FWD	17	25	$40,210	$42,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,953

$53,038

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,870

$56,725

Monthly Payment Estimate

$748 / month

$945 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Lexus RX makes a style-conscious statement like never before, and it hasn’t lost its grip on good manners.

The 2018 Lincoln MKX has an athletic feel and a classy interior, but we wish that its most advanced safety tech was available at a lower price point.

TCC Likes

Bracing design
Swift acceleration
Broad range of road manners

Robust V-6 engines
Comfortable, upmarket interior
Good infotainment system

TCC Dislikes

That polarizing sheet metal
Gets expensive in a hurry
Firm F Sport ride

Thirsty lineup lacks hybrid option
Frustrating push-button shifter
Advanced safety tech is costly

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

121.3

108.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

67.7

66.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

76.1

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

64.8

Wheelbase (in)

109.8

112.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.4

37.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.4

37.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

56.3

68.8

Brakes

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

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

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 Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/65VR18

P245/50VR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65VR18

P245/50VR20

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4387

Wheels

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

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

278 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99R

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

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 - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

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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