Acura RDX vs. Lexus NX 200t
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura RDX and Lexus NX 200t 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 RDX and the Lexus NX 200t.
When comparing the Acura RDX's and the Lexus NX 200t's specifications and ratings, the Acura RDX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Lexus NX 200t has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Acura RDX's and the Lexus NX 200t's specifications and ratings, the Acura RDX is a better car than the Lexus NX 200t.
Pricing: A used 2017 Acura RDX ranges from $14,994 to $24,997 while a used 2017 Lexus NX 200t is priced between $18,536 to $28,078.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura RDX’s base engine makes 279 horsepower, and the Lexus NX 200t base engine makes 235 horsepower. The RDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The NX 200t is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles.This gives the Lexus NX 200t the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Acura RDX the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura RDX and Lexus NX 200t are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Acura RDX 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:
$35,670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,935
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$32,880 - $53,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,285
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,935
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$32,880 - $53,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,181
Price Range:
$14,994 - $24,997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$20,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,625 - $30,138
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
181
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,778
# Good or Great Deals:
47
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,305
Price Range:
$18,536 - $28,078
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$20,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,625 - $30,138
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
187
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
79,731
# Good or Great Deals:
55
Acura RDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Lexus NX 200t Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura RDX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.7 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
35.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 200t
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.7 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
15.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 27.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 27.4
Acura RDX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 59Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68Lexus NX 200t Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura RDX Trim Levels
Base, w/AcuraWatch, w/Advance, w/Tech, w/Tech w/AcuraWatch
Lexus NX 200t Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
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):
Not yet available
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:
279 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
252 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 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):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 445 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
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 outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
26.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
129.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
17.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3737 lbs
Width:
73.7 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
184.4 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3940 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Brown
Kona Coffee Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Blue
Blue Vortex Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Graystone
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Creme w/Dark Umber Trim / Creme w/Linear Black Shadow Wood Trim
Black
Black w/Dark Umber Trim / Black w/Linear Black Shadow Wood Trim
Gray
Not available
Brown
Flaxen w/Dark Umber Trim
