Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX 450hL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura MDX and Lexus RX 450hL 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 450hL.
In comparing the Acura MDX's and the Lexus RX 450hL'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, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Lexus RX 450hL has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX's and the Lexus RX 450hL's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX is a better car than the Lexus RX 450hL.
Pricing: A used 2020 Acura MDX ranges from $26,531 to $41,012 while a used 2020 Lexus RX 450hL is priced between $33,953 to $47,869.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura MDX loses 55.6 percent of its value and the Lexus RX 450hL loses 47.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 450hL retains 8.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura MDX.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura MDX is 8.8 out of 10 while the Lexus RX 450hL's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 7 Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Lexus RX 450hL being ranked 3 out of 7. Out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, the Acura MDX is ranked 3 and the Lexus RX 450hL is ranked 8. The Acura MDX is also ranked 3 out of 27 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Lexus RX 450hL is ranked 8 out of 27. The Acura MDX is also ranked 3 out of 11 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs while the Lexus RX 450hL is ranked 5 out of 11.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX is 9.4 out of 10. For the Lexus RX 450hL the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX an advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus RX 450hL.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 321 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 450hL base engine makes 308 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 524 miles. The RX 450hL is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles.This gives the Lexus RX 450hL the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Acura MDX the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus RX 450hL has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room. The Acura MDX and Lexus RX 450hL are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Acura MDX has higher safety ratings than the Lexus RX 450hL, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$62,082
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$46,800 - $81,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$50,510
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$62,082
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$46,800 - $81,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,136
Price Range:
$26,531 - $41,012
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$48,348
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$35,136 - $72,514
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
353
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63,711
# Good or Great Deals:
63
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,686
Price Range:
$33,953 - $47,869
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$48,348
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$35,136 - $72,514
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
49,126
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus RX 450hL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura MDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 450hL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
74.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1 - 23.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1 - 23.6
Acura MDX Rankings
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25 out of / 29Lexus RX 450hL Rankings
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28 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Acura MDX Trim Levels
SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Advance, SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Tech
Lexus RX 450hL Trim Levels
Base, Luxury
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
321 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
289 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 27 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 524 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 28 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
499 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
146.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
7.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4471 lbs
Width:
77.7 inches
Height:
67.4 inches
Length:
196.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4905 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl
Brown
Canyon Bronze Metallic
Gray
Gunmetal Metallic / Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Not available
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Graystone
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Striated Black Trim
Black
Black w/Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Not available
Gray
Birch w/Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim / Birch w/Striated Black Trim
