Acura MDX vs. Lexus GX 470
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura MDX and Lexus GX 470 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura MDX and the Lexus GX 470.
When we compare the Acura MDX's and the Lexus GX 470's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX's and the Lexus GX 470's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX is a better car than the Lexus GX 470.
Pricing: A used 2009 Acura MDX ranges from $5,459 to $13,494 while a used 2009 Lexus GX 470 is priced between $10,842 to $23,506.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Lexus GX 470 base engine makes 263 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The GX 470 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 414 miles. This gives the Acura MDX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GX 470. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus GX 470 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Acura MDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,790
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$45,522
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$37,335 - $58,375
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$47,615
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,270
Price Range:
$5,459 - $13,494
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$9,967
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$7,867 - $13,772
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
48
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
155,089
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,307
Price Range:
$10,842 - $23,506
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
157,931
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus GX 470 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GX 470
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 20
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 26Ranking
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8 out of / 29Ranking
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13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
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17 out of / 29Ranking
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21 out of / 68Ranking
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25 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
31 out of / 59Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
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46 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Lexus GX 470 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura MDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Sport, SH-AWD w/Sport w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES
Lexus GX 470 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
263 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
323 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 414 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
117.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4539 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
68.2 inches
Length:
190.7 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4871 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
74.6 inches
Length:
188.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Mocha Metallic
Black
Formal Black
Blue
Bali Blue Pearl
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic
White
Aspen White Pearl
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Savannah Metallic
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
Silver
Titanium Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Green
Desert Sage Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment Leather
Black
Ebony Leather
Brown
Bordeaux Leather
Gray
Taupe Leather
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray
White
Ivory
