Acura MDX vs. Lincoln MKX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura MDX and Lincoln MKX 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 Lincoln MKX.
When we compare the Acura MDX's and the Lincoln MKX's specifications and ratings, the Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Lincoln MKX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura MDX's and the Lincoln MKX's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Acura MDX ranges from $16,556 to $28,107 while a used 2018 Lincoln MKX is priced between $13,294 to $25,993.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Lincoln MKX base engine makes 303 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. The MKX is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 460 miles. This gives the Acura MDX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln MKX. The MDX uses premium unleaded, and the MKX uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura MDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Lincoln MKX has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear 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:
44200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
59001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
39035 - 105100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39035
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
59001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
39035 - 105100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22329
Price Range:
16556 - 28107
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
26707
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
17016 - 40091
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
200
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91311
# Good or Great Deals:
60
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19373
Price Range:
13294 - 25993
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
26707
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
17016 - 40091
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
129
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82251
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln MKX 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):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7 - 9.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.317
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7 - 9.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.272
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.935360199993646
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 14.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.515429766744868
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 14.9
Acura MDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
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2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
5 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 68Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 64Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
48 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Lincoln MKX Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES, w/Advance, w/Advance w/RES, w/Tech, w/Tech w/RES
Lincoln MKX Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select
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:
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):
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
303 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
278 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 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 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 460 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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
Paddle Shifters:
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
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
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:
36.6 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:
147.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
37.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4001 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:
4158 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
190 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Velvet
Gray
Iced Mocha / Magnetic Gray
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ivory Pearl / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Blue
Blue Diamond
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Brown
Cappuccino
