When it’s time to upgrade your current vehicle, whether you need a newer or larger one, you may wish to consider a midsize SUV such as the Lexus RX 350 or Acura MDX. These luxury vehicles allow you to transport your children to and from their various activities, cross the country on a family road trip, or complete your daily commute in style. Our Lexus of Stevens Creek team invites you to explore the 2024 Lexus RX 350 versus the 2024 Acura MDX to determine which midsize SUV fits your needs best.
Exterior Styling
The 2024 Lexus RX 350 is available in five primary trims: Base, Premium, Premium+, Luxury, and F Sport Handling. The Base trim features heated exterior mirrors with an auto-dimming feature on the driver’s side, a power rear liftgate, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and 19-inch alloy wheels. You also get LED lighting, including headlights, taillights, and fog lights to illuminate the drive. The Premium adds a power sunroof and roof rails for a unique appearance.
The F Sport Handling trim is a sportier version of the Premium, with unique F Sport front and rear styling, black exterior trim, and 21-inch gloss black alloy wheels. On the Luxury trim, 21-inch alloy wheels are also standard. Depending on the trim level you select, optional features include a panoramic sunroof, hands-free power liftgate, and upgraded LED headlights.
The 2024 Acura MDX has six trims: MDX, Technology, A-Spec, Advance, Type S, and Type S Advance. The MDX has a power liftgate, panoramic sunroof, and 19-inch wheels. Moving to the Technology trim adds 20-inch wheels, while the A-Spec features a unique styling and trim for a sportier appearance. On the Advance, you get roof rails and a hands-free liftgate. The Type S also has a unique styling and trim with 21-inch wheels for an athletic feel.
Fuel Efficiency
An important factor when considering a new vehicle purchase is fuel efficiency, which can save you time and money at the pump. The 2024 Lexus RX 350 features a 22 mpg rating for city streets and 29 mpg on the highway for the front-wheel-drive versions. The all-wheel-drive options come in at 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. Comparatively, the 2024 Acura MDX features a front-wheel-drive rating of 19 mpg on city streets and 26 mpg for highway driving, lowering the highway rating to 25 mpg when you opt for all-wheel drive.
Interior Design
Slide inside the 2024 Lexus RX 350 to surround yourself with luxury features highlighting the comfort and convenience for passengers and drivers alike. The Base has proximity-sensing keyless entry, Digital Latch electronic door latches, ambient interior lighting, triple-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable steering wheel, artificial leather upholstery, and eight-way power-adjustable, heated front seats. You also get satellite radio, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12-speaker stereo system, and a 9.8-inch touch screen. Connectivity service plans include a Wi-Fi hotspot, Drive Connect with voice recognition and cloud-based navigation, Remote Connect, Safety Connect, and Service Connect.
The Premium trim adds real wood trim, ventilated front seats, memory functions for the driver’s seat, and a wireless phone charging pad. Upgraded ambient interior lighting, a smog-sensing climate control system, heated leather and wood steering wheel, genuine perforated leather upholstery, and a 14-inch touch screen are standard on the Premium+. The Luxury adds 10-way power-adjustable front seats with lumbar support, synthetic suede interior door trim, and premium perforated leather upholstery. On the sporty F Sport Handling, you also get front sport seats, a sport-designed steering wheel, artificial leather upholstery, and synthetic suede interior door trim.
Additional upgrades for the RX 350 include:
- A Digital Key to turn your smartphone into a key for your Lexus.
- The Lexus interface with a 14-inch touch screen.
- A 21-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system.
Inside the 2024 Acura MDX, you’ll discover an interior created with the driver and passengers in mind. The MDX features synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, a nine-speaker sound system, wireless charging, and a 12.3-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Moving up to the Technology upgrades you to leather upholstery, a navigation system, interior ambient lighting, and a 12-speaker audio system.
The A-Spec adds a unique flat-bottom steering wheel and ventilated front seats. On the Advance, you find a heated steering wheel, upgraded leather upholstery, and heated second-row seats. For the Type S Advance, you get upgraded massaging front seats and a 25-speaker stereo system.
Driver Aids
Safety is a paramount concern for today’s drivers, so safety and driver-assistance features can be a deciding factor. The 2024 Lexus RX 350 has the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 with the following standard features:
- Forward collision mitigation.
- Adaptive cruise control.
- Lane departure mitigation.
- Lane-keeping assist.
- Automatic high-beam headlights.
- Advanced air bag system.
Additional features may include a blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, a rear passenger safe-exit system, parking sensors, a head-up display, a digital rearview mirror, a surround-view camera system, an automated parking system, and Traffic Jam Assist.
Acura also places tremendous importance on safety and driver-assistance features. The following is standard on all MDX trims:
- Adaptive cruise control.
- Lane-keeping assist.
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert.
- Forward collision warning.
- Advanced air bag system.
Higher trims add front and rear parking sensors, a head-up display, and a surround-view camera system.
MSRP
The 2024 Lexus RX 350 has a starting MSRP of $49,950, with the top-of-the-line all-wheel-drive Luxury trim featuring an MSRP of $60,680. The sticker price of the 2024 Acura MDX is slightly higher, with the base trim featuring an MSRP of $50,150 and the high-end Type S Advance boasting a price tag of $73,800.
Visit Lexus of Stevens Creek Today
With more exterior styling elements, higher fuel efficiency, a luxurious interior with high-end tech, and a lower MSRP, it’s easy to see why the RX 350 is a top pick among drivers. Contact our Lexus of Stevens Creek team when you’re ready to take the 2024 Lexus RX 350 for a test drive. We’d happily answer any questions regarding trims, financing, and our new vehicle inventory. Call us at 669-231-0397 or complete our secure online form to get started today.
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