Which is better: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Lexus NX350?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Acura RDX vs 2026 Lexus NX350 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Lexus NX350?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Acura RDX starts lower at $45,100. Live Acura RDX listings start at $18,766.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Lexus NX350?

The 2026 Acura RDX leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (45,100).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Lexus NX350?

The 2026 Lexus NX350 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).

Which has better horsepower: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Lexus NX350?

The 2026 Lexus NX350 leads on horsepower in this comparison (275).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Lexus NX350?

The 2026 Lexus NX350 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Acura RDX vs 2026 Lexus NX350?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura RDX (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Acura RDX vs Lexus NX350

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Acura RDX

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2026 Lexus NX350

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Overview

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Lexus NX350350
Selected trim	RDX	350
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Lexus NX350350
MSRP	$45,100 (best)	$45,425
Lowest listing price	$18,766 (best)	—
Median listing price	$36,675 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$59,888 (best)	—
For sale now	87 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Lexus NX350350
Combined MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG (best)
City MPG	21 MPG	21 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	17.1 gal (best)	14.5 gal

Performance

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Lexus NX350350
Horsepower	272 hp	275 hp (best)
Torque	280 lb-ft	317 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	2.4 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Lexus NX350350
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	58.9 cu ft (best)	46.9 cu ft
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs	2,000 lbs (best)
Payload	—	895 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,014 lbs (best)	4,035 lbs
Ground clearance	—	8.1 in (best)
Wheelbase	108.3 in (best)	105.9 in
Length	187.4 in (best)	183.5 in
Width	74.8 in (best)	73.4 in
Height	65.7 in	66.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Acura RDXRDX	Lexus NX350350
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Acura RDX	Lexus NX350
1	RDX $45,100 MSRP(Currently comparing)	350 $45,425 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Technology Package $47,700 MSRP	350 Premium $47,350 MSRP
3	A-Spec Package $50,700 MSRP	350 F SPORT Handling $51,400 MSRP
4	Advance Package $52,850 MSRP	350 Luxury $51,490 MSRP
5	A-Spec Advance Package $54,850 MSRP	—

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