Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX 500h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura MDX and Lexus RX 500h 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 500h.
When we compare the Acura MDX's and the Lexus RX 500h's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and reliability. The Lexus RX 500h has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX's and the Lexus RX 500h's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Acura MDX ranges from $46,868 to $68,998 while a used 2024 Lexus RX 500h is priced between $67,614 to $74,979. For a new model, the Acura MDX's price is between $52,942 and $75,293, with the Lexus RX 500h priced between $67,589 and $75,403.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura MDX loses 51.5 percent of its value and the Lexus RX 500h loses 47.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 500h retains 4.2 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 8.9 out of 10 while the Lexus RX 500h's quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Lexus RX 500h being ranked 1 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX is 9.3 out of 10. For the Lexus RX 500h the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus RX 500h.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 500h base engine makes 366 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura MDX and the Lexus RX 500h have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Acura MDX has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$52,942 - $75,293
Starting MSRP:
$50,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$67,589 - $75,403
Starting MSRP:
$62,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$73,164
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$50,750 - $118,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$55,574
Price Range:
$46,868 - $68,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
855
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,213
# Good or Great Deals:
190
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$71,673
Price Range:
$67,614 - $74,979
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$71,356
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$62,276 - $77,197
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
101
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,574
# Good or Great Deals:
36
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$26,319
Depreciation %:
52.5%
Resale Value $:
$23,831
Residual Value %:
47.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$30,143
Depreciation %:
48%
Resale Value $:
$32,607
Residual Value %:
52%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
48% - 59.9%
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus RX 500h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura MDX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
64.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 500h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
13.7
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.3 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
74.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 41.1
Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
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8 out of / 29Ranking
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14 out of / 68Ranking
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25 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
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34 out of / 68Ranking
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46 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Lexus RX 500h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
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3 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
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8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
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10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
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13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
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24 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD Type S, SH-AWD Type S w/Advance Package, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/Tech
Lexus RX 500h Trim Levels
F SPORT Performance
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
366 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
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
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
155.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
29.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
46.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4271 lbs
Width:
78.7 inches
Height:
67.1 inches
Length:
198.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4750 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Majestic Black Pearl
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl
Gray
Liquid Carbon Metallic
Red
Performance Red Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Not available
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Iridium
White
Ultra White
Beige
Copper Crest
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black w/ Dark Graphite Aluminum Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/ Dark Graphite Aluminum Trim
