2015 Acura MDX vs Lexus RX 350 Comparison
2015 Acura MDX
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3.5 L V-6
2015 Lexus RX 350
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3.5 L V-6 |
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270 hp @ 6200 rpm |
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248 ft-lbs. @ 4700 rpm |
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18/25 mpg* |
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Acura MDX vs Lexus RX 350
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Small sports utility vehicles are a go-to for many in our area. They offer style and comfort while still providing the storage and function that so many need. Two great new options in small sports utility vehicles this year include the 2015 Acura MDX and the Lexus RX 350. Both offer style and comfort in a polished, sleek, and sporty package.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency is one of the most important factors that buyers consider when purchasing a new vehicle, especially if that vehicle is a sports utility vehicle. No longer the gas-guzzlers of old, today's smaller sports utility vehicles are becoming more and more efficient. The 2015 Acura MDX boasts an impressive estimated EPA 28 mpg highway and 20 mpg city; the 2015 Lexus RX 350 offers a respectable, but less impressive EPA estimated 25 mpg highway and 18 mpg city. EPA estimates also suggest that CO2 emissions are less from the 2015 Acura MDX, which is important for environmentally-conscious consumers. Coupled with the increased mpg and lower emissions, the 2015 Acura MDX's gas tank is also slightly larger than that of the 2015 Lexus RX 350, ensuring less time at the gas pump and more time on the road.
Comfort and Space
A major reason buyers decide on a small sports utility vehicle is for the increased space and comfort provided for passengers in these larger vehicles as opposed to a regular sedan. The 2015 Acura MDX has three rows of seats, an impressive amount of leg and head room, and will comfortably fit up to seven passengers, providing more than enough room for even the largest of families. The third and second row are also easy to fold and slide, quickly and substantially increasing cargo capacity. By comparison, the Lexus RX 350 seats up to five and, while still larger and roomier than the average midsize sedan, is still limiting for many buyers interested in maximizing comfortable passenger capacity and cargo capabilities.
Safety
Buying a vehicle that is safe and reliable is a major consideration for peace of mind when purchasing a small sports utility vehicle. Both the 2015 Acura MDX and Lexus RX 350 are good options for buyers concerned with safety; both scored well overall on crash test ratings with the 2015 Acura MDX pulling ahead with 5 out of 5 stars in overall crash test ratings to the Lexus RX 350's 4 out of 5 stars for overall crash test ratings, mainly due to the 2015 Acura MDX's superior frontal barrier crash test rating, an impressive score 5 out of 5 stars.
Buyers interested in comparing these two small sports utility vehicles are invited to test drive the 2015 Acura MDX to experience firsthand this model's spacious and efficient design as well as to check out all of the other luxurious features that the 2015 Acura MDX has to offer, including a quiet and stylish interior, and impressive and functional entertainment capabilities designed with the whole family in mind. Stop by or call to schedule a time to meet with one of our representatives.
* Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid models only) and other factors.