Comparison - Acura MDX Type S 2022 - vs - Lexus RX 450h Black Line 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
66,700
Updated: 
17 Jun 2021
$
48,720
Updated: 
07 Aug 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2022
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.50gals
17.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Lunar Silver Metallic
#8D919A
Tiger Eye Pearl
#AE6C16
Platinum White Pearl
#F4F4F4
Performance Red Pearl
#971C30
Apex Blue Pearl
#022A72
Liquid Carbon Metallic
#666770
Majestic Black Pearl
#1C252D
Color: 
Atomic Silver
#ABAAB8
Matador Red Mica
#720D14
Eminent White Pearl
#F2F2F2
Caviar
#2E2E2E
Nightfall Mica
#1A2D51
Nebula Gray Pearl
#4F5052
Nori Green Pearl
#535739

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Fully redesigned for 2022.

Pros
Comfortable cabin and ample cargo space
Balances sporty handling with a relaxed ride
Generous array of features and driver aids for the money
Quick acceleration from the Type S model

Cons
Standard engine can be noisy and lacks the power of turbocharged rivals
Infotainment touchpad requires a steep learning curve

By: 
edmunds.com

Acura redesigned the MDX for 2022, skipping the 2021 model year. The new SUV shares its styling and technology with the recently revamped RDX and TLX models.

Pros
Sharp styling,
surprisingly nimble chassis,
high-tech cabin.

Cons
Tight third row passenger space,
mediocre fuel economy ratings,
fussy infotainment touchpad.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Limited-edition Black Line variant returns

Pros
Impeccably crafted, attractively designed cabin
Generous passenger room
Supremely quiet interior
Smooth power delivery

Cons
Below-average cargo capacity
Relatively slow acceleration
Touchpad controller is distracting to use
Subpar real-world fuel economy

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Classy cabin
Long list of standard and optional features
Well-balanced ride and handling

Cons
Unimpressive cargo space
Cramped optional third-row seats
Some distracting infotainment controls

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
17.00mpg
31.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
21.00mpg
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
3.50L
Torque: 
354ft-lbs
at 1 400rpm
Horsepower: 
355hp
at 5 500rpm
308hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.50Feet
38.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Sun Sensor
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
adaptive cruise control
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
198.40in
192.50in
Width: 
78.40in
74.60in
Height: 
67.10in
67.70in
Ground Clearance: 
6.70in
8.20in
Wheel Base: 
113.80in
109.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.50
39.40
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
38.20
Front Leg Room: 
41.60in
44.10in
Rear leg room: 
38.50in
38.00in
Front Hip Room: 
59.30in
56.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.90in
57.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.80in
56.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
60.30in
57.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
95.00cu.ft
32.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.10cu.ft
16.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.20degrees
17.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.20degrees
24.90degrees
Curb Weight: 
4741.00lbs
4740.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
4 one-touch power windows
Hands-free entry
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
12 -Way Power Driver Seat
12 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Premium Leather/Sueded Microfiber
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8 -way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8 -way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual zone front climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
1 Subwoofer(S)
16 Total Speakers
710 Watts Stereo Output
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
9 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Memory card slot
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 X 9.5 In.
18 x 7.5 in.
Wheels more: 
Puncture-Sealing Tires
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Turn Signal Mirrors
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
4-wheel ABS
LED headlamp
Turn signal mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages: 
Black Line Special Edition
Towing Prep Package
Luxury Package
Cold Weather Package
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package
Exterior Options: 
Premium Paint
Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/Aluminum Roof Rails
20" Dark Silver Alloy Wheels w/Machined Finish
Triple Beam LED Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Adaptive Front Lighting System
Paint Protection Film by 3M
Roof Rack Cross Bars
Fog Lamps
Door Edge Guards
Touch-Free Power Rear Door w/Kick Sensor
Mudguards
Triple Beam LED Auto-Leveling Headlamps
Panoramic Moonroof w/Aluminum Roof Rails
Body-Side Moldings
Running Boards
Door Edge Film by 3M
Interior Options: 
Heated Leather Steering Wheel
Wood and Leather Heated Steering Wheel
Cargo Net
Key Gloves w/Lexus Logo
All-Weather Cargo Mat
Carpet Cargo Mat
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Front Seats
12.3" Navigation System w/Multimedia Display
Color Heads-Up Display
Power Folding Heated Rear Seats w/Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Illuminated Door Sills
Universal Tablet Holder
12.3" Navigation System w/Mark Levinson Premium Audio Package
All-Weather Floor Mats
All-Weather Floor Liners

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, Premium leather/sueded microfiber
#0F0F0F
Orchid/Black, Premium leather/sueded microfiber
#BAB5AE
Red, Premium leather/sueded microfiber
#A02720
Color: 
Black w/White Accents, leatherette
#252525
Black, Premium leather
#000000
Birch, leatherette
#BCBCB7
Black, leatherette
#252525
Glazed Caramel, Premium leather
#9B6849
Birch, Premium leather
#BBBBB6
Parchment, Premium leather
#C2AD95
Glazed Caramel, leatherette
#9B6849
Parchment, leatherette
#C2AD95