With so many SUVs on the market, it can be a challenge to find one that meets your unique needs. Among the myriad of options, you may have come across the 2024 Lexus RX and the 2024 Acura MDX. While these two SUVs share some similarities, they also have differences that will likely make one a better choice for you and your lifestyle. Use this comparison guide to help you understand how these SUVs measure up so you can make an informed decision before you buy.
Exterior
For the latest Lexus RX, there are several trims available to ensure you get exactly the features and capabilities you want in a luxury SUV. Your options include gas-powered, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and F Sport Performance models. Depending on the trim you want, you can further customize the look of your RX with one of eight vibrant paint colors. Some of the more popular colors include Matador Red Mica, Nori Green Pearl, and Copper Crest. Rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED fog lights, and heated outside mirrors with a tilt-down feature are standard across the lineup.
You can get the MDX in one of three trims: the base MDX, Type S, and Type S Advance. Available packages let you add even more features to the SUV, and you can choose from six color palettes to personalize the SUV’s look. Keep in mind that not all colors are available in all areas. Although rain-sensing windshield wipers and LED fog lights aren’t standard features for the MDX, you can enjoy LED headlights and daytime running lights no matter which version you select.
Interior
Lexus knows luxury, and starting the moment you get behind the wheel of the 2024 RX, comfort and style take over. NuLuxe interior trim gives the SUV’s cabin a refined look, but upgrading to a higher trim level will get you perforated leather trim or perforated semi-aniline leather trim that makes the RX’s interior feel even more sophisticated. Standard reclining rear seats ensure your passengers enjoy the ride, and at higher trim levels, rear seats are also heated and ventilated for maximum comfort. F Sport models feature F Sport front seats with enhanced bolsters and aluminum pedals and scuff plates.
Inside the Acura MDX, you’ll find a few features in common with the RX, such as heated front seats, push-button start, and a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, but it has a few features of its own that may appeal to you. For example, 12-way power seats with lumbar support make it easy to find just the right position, while a third row of seating means you can bring more passengers along.
Powertrain
You’ll have a couple of options when it comes to power for your 2024 Lexus RX. The base engine is a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder setup that brings you 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. You can also get a hybrid version that features a 2.5-liter in-line four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor for ultimate efficiency. This combination delivers 246 horsepower and 233 lb-ft of torque. The plug-in hybrid models also have the 2.5-liter in-line four-cylinder engine, but the block makes 304 horsepower and gets an estimated 83 MPGe.
F Sport models use the 2.4-liter engine, but you’ll enjoy a significant boost to 366 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Fuel efficiency for the base trim of the RX is an estimated 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Hybrid models get an estimated 37 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.
Two different engines can provide power for the Acura MDX. The first option is a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that delivers 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. If you want a little more power, opt for the 3.0-liter twin-scroll turbo six-cylinder engine that pumps out 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Gas mileage for the 3.5-liter setup is a little better at 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, while the 3.0-liter engine only gets 17 mpg for city driving and just 21 mpg when you get out on the highway.
Technology
Today’s drivers need to stay connected wherever they go, which is why the Lexus RX offers an available 14-inch touch-screen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. A Wi-Fi hotspot is standard to ensure you can get online no matter where the road takes you. The Lexus premium sound system with 12 speakers makes your favorite songs sound incredible, but for a concert-like listening experience, upgrade to the 21-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.
The 2024 Acura MDX comes with a 12.3-inch dual-content center display that’s also compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for your connectivity needs. You can enjoy all your favorite songs on the standard nine-speaker sound system, or upgrade to get the ELS premium sound system with more speakers. Bluetooth streaming audio makes it easy to play whatever you’re in the mood for when you hit the road.
Safety
Sharing many of the same safety technologies, you can feel safe and secure regardless of whether you drive the Lexus RX or the Acura MDX. Both models feature a forward collision warning system, lane departure alert, and road sign recognition as part of their suite of standard safety features. With the Lexus RX, you’ll also get 10 airbags and intuitive parking assist with auto braking for added peace of mind.
Price
Pricing for the Lexus RX starts at an MSRP of $49,950, whereas the MDX has a slightly lower MSRP of $49,850. As you move up the line, you’ll find the price for the MDX jumps significantly, with the highest model coming with an MSRP of $73,500. For the RX, the highest-priced trim level has an MSRP of $70,080. For the features and quality, the Lexus provides excellent value to consumers.
Learn More at Lexus of Stevens Creek
Now that you know more about the differences between the Lexus RX and Acura MDX, we’re sure you’re ready to take the RX out for a test drive. Stop by and see us at Lexus of Stevens Creek in San Jose, California, so you can discover what it’s like to get this SUV on the road. We have a wide range of new vehicles to choose from so you can get just the RX for you.
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