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2013 Acura MDX 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid 2013 Lexus RX 350
#3 in Luxury Midsize SUVs
#1 in Luxury Midsize SUVs
#1 in Luxury Midsize SUVs
AWD
  • AWD
  • AWD with Technology Package
  • AWD with Technology and Entertainment Package
  • AWD with Advance Package
  • AWD with Advance and Entertainment Package
FWD 4dr
  • FWD 4dr
  • AWD 4dr
FWD 4dr
  • FWD 4dr
  • AWD 4dr
  • AWD 4dr F Sport

Prices

MSRP $43,280 $46,310 $39,660
Invoice $40,092 $43,531 $37,083
Avg. Paid $40,324 $45,959 $38,253

U.S. News Scores

Overall 8.4 8.7 8.7
Critics' Rating 8.6 8.5 8.6
Performance 8.4 8.1 7.8
Interior 8.0 8.2 8.2
Safety 9.4 9.4 9.4
Reliability 3.5 5.0 5.0

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Good cargo space
  • Athletic, refined handling
  • Strong engine
  • Luxurious and quiet cabin
  • Pleasant performance
  • Excellent fuel economy for a midsize SUV
  • Attractive, comfortable interior
  • Less-complicated navigation than rivals
  • Smooth, coddling ride in base trims
  • Good fuel economy
Cons
  • Dashboard and controls layout can be confusing
  • Sluggish from a stop
  • More expensive than gas-only model
  • Navigation controls take some getting used to
  • Sedate handling
  • Harsh ride and decreased performance in F Sport trim
  • Performance isn’t sporty

General Specs

Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fuel/Engine Gas V6 3.7L/224 Gas/Electric V6 3.5L/211 Gas V6 3.5L/211
MPG 16 City / 21 Hwy 32 City / 28 Hwy 18 City / 25 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in) 108.3 107.900 107.900
Length, Overall (in) 191.6 187.800 187.800
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 78.5 74.200 74.200
Height, Overall (in) 68.2 66.300 67.700

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Window Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard

Exterior Features

Sun/Moon Roof Standard Optional Optional
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof Standard Optional Optional
Rear Spoiler Standard Standard Standard

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4594 4520 4178

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front All-Season Standard
Tires - Front Performance Standard Optional Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Optional Standard
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Locks Optional Optional
Steel Wheels Standard Standard

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Optional Optional
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
Heads-Up Display Optional
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Standard Standard
Auto-Off Headlights Standard Standard Standard
HID headlights Standard Optional Optional
Interior Cargo Shade Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Optional Optional
Power Liftgate Standard Standard Standard
Front Reading Lamps Standard
Rear Reading Lamps Standard
Remote Engine Start Optional Optional
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Controls Standard Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Optional Optional
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard Standard
Mirror Memory Standard Optional Optional
Power Driver Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Power Folding Mirrors Optional Optional
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 7 5 5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 141.8 99.700 99.700
Front Head Room (in) 39.2 - TBD - 39.000
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2 43.100 43.100
Front Shoulder Room (in) 61.6 58.000 57.900
Front Hip Room (in) 59.0 55.600 55.500
Second Head Room (in) 38.6 37.700 37.700
Second Leg Room (in) 38.7 36.800 36.800
Second Shoulder Room (in) 61.5 57.600 57.500
Second Hip Room (in) 59.1 54.500 54.500
Third Leg Room (in) 28.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) 83.5 80.300 80.300
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) 42.9 40.000 40.000
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.) 15.0

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard
CD Changer Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
HD Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls Optional
Satellite Radio Standard Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Standard Standard
Entertainment System Optional

Heating & Cooling

Climate Control Standard Standard Standard
Dual Zone A/C Standard Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard Standard Standard

Navigation & Communication

Navigation System Optional Optional
Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Standard Standard
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup Standard Standard Standard

Seats

Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard Standard
Additional Rear Seat Standard
Cooled Driver Seat Optional Optional
Heated Driver Seat Standard Optional Optional
Driver Lumbar Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Lumbar Standard Standard
Seat Memory Standard Optional Optional
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard
2nd Row Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Fixed Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Rear Body Air Bag Standard Standard

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard

Safety Features

Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

All Wheel Drive Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas/Electric V6 Gas V6
Displacement 3.7L/224 3.5L/211 3.5L/211
Horsepower (Net @ RPM) 300 @ 6300 295 Combined 270 @ 6200
Torque (Net @ RPM) 270 @ 4500 - TBD - 248 @ 4700
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable Ratio Automatic
Turning diameter 37.6 - TBD - 38.800

Fuel

Hybrid Fuel Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 16 (Est) 32 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21 (Est) 28 25
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.0 17.200 19.200

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Double-Wishbone Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs

Transmission

Automatic Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode Standard Standard Standard
6-Speed Automatic Standard Standard
Continuously Variable Trans Standard