Narrowing down your list of three-row luxury SUVs is never easy. At Sutton Acura, we can help families from Macon and Milledgeville make a well-informed decision as they narrow their new SUV search to the Acura MDX and the Lexus TX, a newcomer to the field. See what makes the new Acura MDX the must-have three-row SUV for life in Macon and Warner Robins.
Acura MDX vs. Lexus TX Price
Price matters to families from Macon and Milledgeville. The new Acura MDX saves them money and frees up family finances with a starting price of $49,850, compared to $55,050 for the first-ever Lexus TX. Both new luxury SUVs offer a high-performance variant, but Acura's model is more affordable for Warner Robins drivers to experience an adrenaline rush. The new Acura MDX Type S starts at $68,150, below the TX's F SPORT Performance, which starts at $72,650.
Acura MDX vs. Lexus TX Interior
- Cargo Space Behind Rear Seats: Acura MDX: 18 cubic feet; Lexus TX: 20 cubic feet
- Cargo Space with Back Row Folded: Acura MDX: 48 cubic feet; Lexus TX: 57 cubic feet
- Max Cargo Volume: Acura MDX: 95 cubic feet; Lexus TX: 97 cubic feet
- Legroom (First/Second/Third Row): Acura MDX: 41.6/38.5/29; Lexus TX: 41.6/39.5/33.5
- Seating Capacity: Acura MDX: 7; Lexus TX: 7
- Total Passenger Volume: Acura MDX: 139 cubic feet; Lexus TX: N/A
Each new luxury SUV has plenty of room for running errands in Macon and leaving Warner Robins on a vacation. The new Acura MDX can expand from 18 to 95 cubic feet of cargo space, mirroring the Lexus TX at figures of 20 and 97 cubic feet. The driver and fellow passenger riding shotgun on the way back to Milledgeville have 42 inches of legroom in either SUV, which seats seven passengers.
The Acura MDX has a removable center seat for the middle row, which creates captain's chairs and gives Griffin, GA families easy third-row access. A second-row bench seat is standard for the Lexus TX, which offers captain's chairs as an upgrade. After you depart an event in Macon, the new Acura MDX provides more convenient seating options from the outset.
Features
The wide panoramic moonroof within the new Acura MDX is standard, letting in light and fresh air on rides around Macon. The panorama glass roof provided by the Lexus TX isn't standard. Each SUV provides heated and ventilated seats, but the Acura MDX gets Griffin, GA drivers comfortable sooner with a quick-heated function. The Acura MDX also offers heated outboard seats for the middle row to match the Lexus TX.
Leather-trimmed seating or full leather seats are upholstery options for each new SUV. The Acura MDX makes it easy to relax on rides back to Warner Robins by providing nine massage modes for the 16-way power front seats on the Type S Advance, which the TX can't top.
Acura MDX vs. Lexus TX Performance
New Acura MDX SUVs are more powerful by producing 290 standard horsepower, compared to 275 horsepower for the Lexus TX. A secondary V6 engine that's turbocharged is also available for Griffin, GA Acura enthusiasts who desire a power boost. The Acura MDX Type S has a stronger V6 powertrain to deliver 355 horsepower, nearly matching the Lexus TX's counterpart in the 366-horsepower F SPORT Performance model.
Earn 25 highway miles per gallon or more driving on I-75 between Macon and Warner Robins in either three-row SUV. The Acura MDX is rated for 22 miles per gallon combined, compared to 23 miles per gallon for the Lexus TX. Both SUVs are capable of towing 5,000 pounds as you pull trailers back to Milledgeville.
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ for the new Acura MDX rivals DIRECT4 all-wheel drive in the Lexus TX, which can't match the upsized rotors and Brembo® 4-piston front brake calipers that come with the MDX. This results in greater confidence cornering and braking around Macon.
Acura MDX vs. Lexus TX Technology
The Mark Levinson® PurePlay Surround sound system has fewer speakers with the count of 21. There are 25 high-fidelity carbon speakers for the MDX's Signature Edition ELS STUDIO 3D® audio system. Multiple ultra-slim Highline™ overhead speakers are included. The sound environment superiority of the Acura MDX is noticeable on rides between Warner Robins and Macon.
The TX's Lexus Interface features a 14-inch display, while the Acura MDX features a 12.3-inch HD Center Display and gives Griffin, GA drivers the option between using the True TouchPad Interface™ or voice recognition. The fully digital Precision Cockpit™ of the Acura MDX is beyond compare. The TX provides Cloud Navigation, but the Acura Navigation System in the MDX makes it easier to get from Milledgeville to Macon and everywhere in between.
Shared tech features for these new SUVs include wireless phone charging, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, and multiple USB ports. The MDX's AcuraWatch™ mirrors Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 when it comes to driver-assist technology.
Test Drive a New Acura MDX at Our Acura Dealership in Macon
Swing by your Macon Acura dealer to see how a legacy of performance continues with the new Acura MDX, which is more affordable and more powerful while matching this new rival on the space and tech fronts. Families from Warner Robins and Milledgeville can contact Sutton Acura to schedule their test drive in a 2024 Acura MDX, waiting in Macon.
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