Finding the Right Luxury for You

At Crown Acura, we know you have choices, including which luxury SUV is right for you: the 2020 Acura MDX or the 2020 Lexus RX 350. Which one you’ll prefer depends on the engine, interior features, and body style you prefer, though there's much more to think about between these vehicles before making a buying choice. To help, check out some of the key differences between the 2020 Acura MDX vs. the 2020 Lexus RX 350 and then stop in at our Clearwater, FL dealership to take the 2020 Acura MDX out for a test-drive.

Performance

When it comes to performance, check under the hood to compare the 2020 Acura MDX vs. the Lexus RX 350. The 2020 Acura MDX offers a 3.5L direct injection V6 engine that produces 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. That's a pretty impressive engine. Meanwhile, the Lexus RX 350 has a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 295 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. Both vehicles include front-wheel drive.

The Lexus RX 350L features an 8-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission, while the Acura MDX offers a 9-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters. When it comes to performance, both engines are powerful and responsive. There's also no difference in EPA-estimated fuel efficiency, with both models getting 20 MPG city and 27 MPG highway.*

Exterior Features

As you work through your comparison of the 2020 Acura MDX vs. the Lexus RX 350, take a look at body styling. These are very different vehicles, which you can see from a side profile. The Acura MDX offers more of a squared-off body compared to the streamlined Lexus. They both look and feel luxurious on the road, though. Keep in mind that the Acura MDX seats seven people comfortably, but the Lexus RS 350 offers room for only five people. You can, however, choose an available third row for more space.

The Lexus RX 350 also offers conventional LED lights as a standard feature. The Acura MDX includes Jewel Eye™ LEDs as standard. These lights feature five LED light elements in them, aimed precisely to provide enhanced visibility on the road. You can purchase a more advanced option on the Lexus, but it only features three lenses and comes with an additional cost.

Interior Features

Both vehicles offer a roomy, comfortable interior. The Acura offers available leather seats, ample interior storage, and natural wood accents on the dash and door panels. There's no doubt this is a premium interior with high-grade materials. Another nice feature is how the backseat moves upward to allow room for third-row passengers—it's done with ease and just a flip of a switch. The Lexus RX 350 also offers luxury, with an available semi-aniline leather interior that's soft and supple.

Technology

In a comparison of the Acura MDX vs. the Lexus RX 350, you have to take into consideration the technology on board, with both models offering highly competitive features. The Lexus RX 350 offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia display with pinch-and-zoom features. A head-up display, remote touchpad, intuitive controls on the steering wheel, and available navigation help to round out the interior tech. It also offers Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay^®, and Lexus Enform Service Connect for an app you can take anywhere.

The Acura MDX features wireless and Bluetooth^® connectivity, apps like Pandora and SiriusXM^®, and a USB Audio Interface. It also has an impressive audio system with the 10-speaker ELS Studio Premium Audio System, and the Entertainment Package will add wireless headphones, sun shades, HDMI Device connectivity, Xbox One, and much more to create a backseat theater. You can’t beat that level of entertainment on the road.

Driver Safety Features

When it comes to driver safety, the Acura MDX offers nice features including AcuraWatch™, which is standard on every vehicle. This is a suite of safety and driver assistive features that keep you safe, including Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist System, and Adaptive Cruise Control.

In the RX 350, you’ll find the LEXUS SAFETY SYSTEM+ 2.0 that features the Lexus Enform Safety Connect suite, which offers Roadside Assistance. Other standard features include Smart Stop Technology to help quickly reduce engine power, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking to enable easy pulling out of spots, and Vehicle Proximity Notification System to help you avoid hitting people walking or on a bike.

If you're buying a new vehicle, decisions are difficult, especially when you want the best in luxury. If you're comparing the 2020 Acura MDX vs. the Lexus RX 350 in Tampa, FL, stop in to see us at Crown Acura to take the MDX out for a test-drive.