2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Acura MDX vs Lexus RX 350
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The RX 350 starts $7,845 lower (MSRP $60,635 vs $68,480 for the MDX).
- The RX 350 uses 1.3 L/100 km less combined (9.9 vs 11.2), about 260 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the RX 350: 5/10 vs 3.5/10.
- The MDX has more power: up to 290 hp vs 275 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 MDX and 2 for the RX 350.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | LexusLexus RX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $68,480 | $60,635 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 3.5/10 | 5/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 11.2 | 9.9 |
| City | 12.6 | 11.2 |
| Highway | 9.4 | 8.3 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 263 | 230 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 290 hp | 275 hp |
| Seats | 7 | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | Premium gasoline | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 3 | 7 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 2 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.