If you are luxury SUV shopping around Maryland, you may have a new Lexus RX 350 or Acura MDX on your radar as choices, being that both are two very popular options. Is the Lexus RX 350 or Acura MDX better? Which SUV should you buy? Deciding on an SUV is easy with the help of this competitive comparison between rival SUVs – the Lexus RX 350 vs. Acura MDX.

2023 Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX Dimensions & Performance

Lexus RX vs. Acura MDX Trims

When it comes to comparing trim levels of the Lexus RX and Acura MDX, the RX outperforms its competitor, with the Lexus RX offering 10 trims and the Acura MDX only offering 6 trims.

Available trims for the Lexus RX:

• RX 350
• RX 350h AWD
• RX 350 Premium
• RX 350h Premium AWD
• RX 350 Premium+
• RX 350h Premium+ AWD
• RX 350 Luxury
• RX 350h Luxury AWD
• RX 350 F SPORT Handling AWD
• RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD

Available trims for the Acura MDX:

• Acura MDX Base Model
• Acura MDX Technology Package
• Acura MDX A-Spec® Package
• Acura MDX Advance Package
• Acura MDX Type S
• Acura MDX Type S Advance

Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX 350 Interior Comparison

The Acura MDX, while coming with impressive features and more seating with three rows, falls short when comparing its features and other interior specs to the innovative Lexus RX 350. The Acura MDX has 38.5-inches of headroom in the first row and 38.1-inches of headroom in the second. The RX offers 39.5-inches of headroom in the front and 38.6-inches in the back without a moonroof.

For legroom, the Lexus RX 350 has 41.1-inches of legroom in the front and 37.4-inches of legroom in the back. There is only a slight difference with the MDX and its 41.6-inches of front legroom.

Lexus RX vs. Acura MDX Performance Differences

On the Acura MDX, you find a 3.5-liter V-6 engine offering 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque standard. In comparison, the standard engine on the base Lexus RX 350 is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine offering 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. When it comes to max power, however, the RX takes it with the Lexus RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD model that offers 366 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. The Acura MDX also has more power options but falls behind with the 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine that offers 355 horsepower and only 354 pound-feet of torque.

Shop the Lexus RX 350 for Sale at DARCARS Lexus of Silver Spring

You have plenty of options when it comes to picking a new luxury SUV in Silver Spring, MD, but the Lexus RX 350 reigns over the competition. As you can see from this Lexus RX 350 vs. Acura MDX comparison, Lexus pulls ahead over Acura with the many features that the RX offers. Check out the features mentioned in this Lexus vs. Acura comparison and more at our Lexus dealership today before finding your new Lexus RX.

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