Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX 330
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura MDX and Lexus RX 330 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 RX 330.
When comparing the Acura MDX's and the Lexus RX 330'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, interior volume and base engine power. The Lexus RX 330 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX's and the Lexus RX 330's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX is a better car than the Lexus RX 330.
Pricing: A used 2006 Acura MDX ranges from $2,996 to $9,923 while a used 2006 Lexus RX 330 is priced between $4,949 to $12,784.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 253 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 330 base engine makes 223 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The RX 330 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. This gives the Lexus RX 330 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura MDX. 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 head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Lexus RX 330 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.
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:
$37,795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$44,356
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$37,795 - $57,250
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,230
Price Range:
$2,996 - $9,923
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$7,942
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$6,230 - $11,066
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
34
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
173,857
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,167
Price Range:
$4,949 - $12,784
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
31
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
167,211
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus RX 330 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 RX 330
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:
8.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.6 - 11.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
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3 out of / 29Ranking
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5 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
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8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
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16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
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21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
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25 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
31 out of / 59Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Lexus RX 330 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, Touring, Touring w/Navi, Touring w/Navi w/RES, Touring w/RES
Lexus RX 330 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:
253 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
223 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
238 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
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
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
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
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
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:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
81.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
38.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
140.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4471 lbs
Width:
77 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
188.7 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3860 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
186.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 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:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Desert Rock Metallic
Black
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Blue
Steel Blue Metallic
Green
Amazon Green Metallic / Sage Brush Pearl
Red
Redrock Pearl
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic
White
Aspen White Pearl / Taffeta White
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Bamboo Pearl / Savannah Metallic
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Breakwater Blue Metallic / Neptune Blue Mica
Green
Black Forest Pearl
Red
Not available
Silver
Millennium Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White
Gray
Flint Mica
Interior Colors
Beige
Saddle leather
Black
Ebony leather
Gray
Quartz leather
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black leather
Gray
Light Gray leather
White
Ivory leather
