Looking for a reliable new SUV in the Cherry Hill area? Consider the Acura MDX or RDX! These premium SUVs are both new for 2022, with spacious interior cabins, impressive performance specs, and plenty of luxurious features. They’re both great choices, but only one will ultimately best suit your driving needs. So, what’s the difference between the Acura MDX and RDX? Acura Turnersville has all the details in the guide below!
2022 Acura MDX vs. RDX: Starting Price
Price is often one of the first things that drivers look at when picking out a new vehicle. Right off the bat, you’ll notice that the Acura RDX is offered at a lower price tag than the larger Acura MDX. However, the Acura MDX compensates with six trim levels instead of five, and has more powerful performance specs to match. Both SUVs offer front-wheel drive as well as all-wheel drive, depending on how much traction you want on the road. Here’s the full price list:
2022 Acura MDX Price By Trim Level
- MDX: MSRP from $48,000 (FWD) / $50,200 (AWD)*
- Technology Package: MSRP from $52,700 (FWD) / $54,900 (AWD)*
- A-Spec Package: MSRP from $58,400*
- Advance Package: MSRP from $61,950*
- Type S: MSRP from $66,700*
- Type S Advance: MSRP from $72,050*
2022 Acura RDX Price By Trim Level
- RDX: MSRP from $40,600 (FWD) / $42,800 (AWD)*
- Technology Package: MSRP from $43,250 (FWD) / $45,450 (AWD)*
- A-Spec Package: MSRP from $46,250 (FWD) / $48,450 (AWD)*
- Advance: MSRP from $50,600*
- A-Spec Advance: MSRP from $52,600*
2022 Acura MDX vs. RDX: Cargo Space
Cargo space is another area that’s often important to SUV drivers, especially those with large families that need to carry a lot of luggage or other gear in their vehicle. Fortunately, both the Acura MDX and RDX offer plenty of room inside the cabin, improved even further by folding down the rear seats. However, if you’re after maximum space, the Acura MDX is the way to go. It’s a three-row SUV that seats a total of seven passengers, and offers over 20 cubic feet more cargo room than the compact RDX. Here are the full dimensions for these two SUVs’ cargo space:
2022 Acura MDX Dimensions
- 18.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the 3rd row
- 48.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the 2nd row
- 95.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the 1st row
2022 Acura RDX Dimensions
- 31.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the 2nd row
- 79.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the 1st row
2022 Acura MDX vs. RDX: Engine Specs & Performance
Both the 2022 Acura MDX and RDX sport powerful engines that deliver impressive performance specs on the road. However, there are trade-offs when it comes to each model, and you’ll have to decide where your highest priorities lie. If you want peak performance, the larger Acura MDX offers more horsepower and torque with its 3.5L V6 engine. However, if you’d prefer a vehicle with maximum fuel efficiency, the compact Acura RDX gets better gas mileage with its 2.0L turbocharged I4 engine. Check out the full engine specs below:
2022 Acura MDX Specs
- Standard 3.5L V6 engine
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Standard 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque
- 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway**
2022 Acura RDX Specs
- Standard 2.0L turbo I4 engine
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque
- 22 mpg city/28 mpg highway**
2022 Acura MDX vs. RDX: Interior Features
You’ll find no shortage of luxurious features inside the cabins of both the Acura RDX and MDX, but since the Acura MDX is larger and pricier, it offers a bit more in terms of features and technology. Compare the best standard and available interior features of both SUVs below:
2022 Acura MDX
- Digital Precision Cockpit™
- Iconic Drive™ ambient cabin lighting
- Panoramic moonroof
- High-end craftsmanship in every row
- Hand-wrapped leather dashboard with French stitching
- Available second-row captain’s chairs
2022 Acura RDX
- Panoramic moonroof
- Authentic interior materials
- Iconic Drive™ ambient cabin lighting
- Flat-bottom sport steering wheel
Compare the 2022 RDX vs. MDX at Acura Turnersville
Now that we’ve had a chance to outline the difference between the Acura MDX and RDX on paper, you might be interested in comparing how these SUVs handle on the Medford roads! Just contact our office or stop by our dealership to schedule a test drive, and we’ll get you behind the wheel in no time. You can also contact us with any questions, or for more information about either of these premium SUVs. If you’ve made a decision and want to move forward with the buying process, you can apply for financing right from our website!
