2017 Acura MDX vs. 2017 Lexus RX 450h

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What is the main difference between MDX and RX 450h?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the fuel economy, cargo volume, market segment, starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Acura MDX, which is $8,985 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Lexus RX 450h. Also, the 2017 RX 450h has a more powerful engine than the 2017 MDX, but it gets 8 more miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the MDX is slightly larger than the RX 450h. And then, you'll seat two more passengers in the Acura MDX than in the Lexus RX 450h. It also has a 25.4 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$44,050
$53,035
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
290 hp
308 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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7.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
19 - 20 MPG
31 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 - 23 MPG
30 MPG
Width
Width
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-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
77.8 in
74.6 in
Length
Length
196.2 in
192.5 in
Height
Height
67.4 in
67.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
111.0 in
109.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
106 ft2
99.7 ft2
Seats
Seats
6 - 7
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.1 in
39.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
44.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.1 in
57.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.3 in
38.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.6 in
38.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
59.1 in
57.6 in

Costs

2017 Acura MDX

2017 Lexus RX 450h

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,300
$2,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$379 (2017 Acura MDX FWD)
$379 (2017 Lexus RX RX 450h AWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$19,693 - $19,943
$19,943
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