2019 Lexus NX 300 vs. 2019 Acura RDX

2019 Lexus NX 300 AWD

MSRP ^$37,785¹

MPG RATING 22/28³

SPEED 6

ENGINE 2.0L

Turbo

2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD

MSRP Starting At ^$39,400¹

MPG RATING 21/27³

SPEED 10

ENGINE 2.0L

Turbo

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2018 Lexus NX 300 17 inch Standard Wheels

Lexus NX 300 17" Wheels

Lexus NX 300 has standard 17-inch wheels. You'll have to upgrade for larger wheel options.

Lexus NX 300 17" Wheels

Lexus NX 300 has standard 17-inch wheels. You'll have to upgrade for larger wheel options.

Acura RDX 19" Wheels

RDX's 19-inch alloy wheels perfectly complement the SUV's dynamic new styling.

Acura RDX 19" Wheels

RDX's 19-inch alloy wheels perfectly complement the SUV's dynamic new styling.

Lexus NX 300 Conventional LEDs

Conventional LED headlamps are standard on the NX 300.

Lexus NX 300 Conventional LEDs

Conventional LED headlamps are standard on the NX 300.

2019 Acura RDX Jewel Eye 7 LED Headlights

Acura RDX Jewel Eye™ LEDs

RDX’s all-new Jewel Eye™ headlights boast seven LED light elements for sharper illumination and confident driving.

Acura RDX Jewel Eye™ LEDs

RDX’s all-new Jewel Eye™ headlights boast seven LED light elements for sharper illumination and confident driving.

Lexus NX 300 8" Center Display

NX 300's 8-inch display screen is accessible with conventional touchpad control.

Lexus NX 300 8" Center Display

NX 300's 8-inch display screen is accessible with conventional touchpad control.

Acura RDX 10.2" Center Display

RDX features the industry’s most intuitive audio and information control system with True Touchpad Interface™ and 10.2-inch display.

Acura RDX 10.2" Center Display

RDX features the industry’s most intuitive audio and information control system with True Touchpad Interface™ and 10.2-inch display.

2018 Lexus NX 300 Conventional Interior Center Console

Lexus NX 300 Conventional Center Console

NX 300 features a conventional console area with expected storage options.

Lexus NX 300 Conventional Center Console

NX 300 features a conventional console area with expected storage options.

2019 Acura RDX Interior Floating Center Console

Acura RDX Floating Center Console

A high-deck floating center console in the new RDX looks great and offers unique storage possibilities.

Acura RDX Floating Center Console

A high-deck floating center console in the new RDX looks great and offers unique storage possibilities.

2019 White Acura RDX 4 Door Luxury Midsize SUV

Acura RDX: A Triumph of Performance and Luxury

2019 Acura RDX

272 HP

2019 Lexus NX

235 HP

The extensively redesigned 2019 Acura RDX combines spacious comfort with turbocharged performance, putting it miles ahead of the Lexus NX 300. Its VTEC® Turbo 2.0-liter engine boasts 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, giving you far more muscle than the NX 300. Torque vectoring, exclusive to Acura's available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), lets you channel that power for improved handling in almost any condition. Standard paddle shifters put control of all 10 gear ratios at your fingertips.

RDX also features a long list of standard luxury amenities you’ll have to pay extra for on NX 300. Heated front sport seats with 12-way power adjustment keep front-row occupants warm. An ultra-wide panoramic moonroof is featured on all grades. Class-leading rear cargo space includes nearly two cubic feet of compartmented underfloor storage. And unlike the Lexus, RDX’s fully-flat rear floor enables first-class roominess in all five seating positions.

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…to go with its new [True Touchpad] interface, Acura added an improved, more natural voice recognition system and an optional head-up display that’s more capable than most on the market.

Wired 2018

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Panoramic Moonroof

Enjoy a starry night for no extra charge: a panoramic moonroof comes standard on RDX. A traditional moonroof is optional on Lexus NX 300, meaning aspiring stargazers must pay more for less.

…a challenge that mars every other touchscreen interface in a moving vehicle, is solved with the True Touchpad.

Forbes 2018

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RDX earns a 5-star NHTSA⁴ Overall Vehicle Score. AcuraWatch™ safety and driver assistive technology also comes standard, making it one of the most safety-minded SUVs.

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)⁶ uses radar and visual signals to help reduce the risk of a collision with a vehicle detected in front of you.

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COMPARABLE MODELS

2019 Lexus NX 300 AWD

2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD®

AWD Starting At

$37,785

$39,400¹

FWD Starting At

$36,385

$37,400¹

Comparably Equipped Price

$41,260²

$39,300¹

Performance

Engine

2.0 Turbocharged I-4

2.0L DOHC VTEC Turbocharged I-4

Automatic Transmission

6-Speed

10-Speed

Engine Horsepower (@ rpm)

235 @ 4800

272 @ 6500

Engine Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)

258 @ 1650

280 @ 1600

EPA MPG Rating³(city / hwy / combined)

22 / 28 / 24

21 / 27 / 23

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™

AWD Torque Vectoring

Not Available

Standard

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Standard

Safety and Driver Assist

Rear Camera⁵

SINGLE-VIEW

Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)⁶

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System⁷

Standard

Road Departure Mitigation System⁸

Not Available

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System⁹

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)¹⁰

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow¹¹

Standard

Auto High-Beam Headlights

Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Heated Front Seats

Optional

STANDARD

Heated Rear Seats

Not Available

Available with Package Upgrade

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control & Air Filtration

STANDARD

GPS-Linked Climate Control¹²

Not Available

Available with Package Upgrade

Active Sound Control

NOT AVAILABLE

Standard

Mobile Hotspot Capability

Standard

Media & Connectivity

Premium Audio System

8 Speakers

9 Speakers

HD Radio®

Standard

Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®

STANDARD

USB Ports¹³

Apple CarPlay™ Integration¹²

Standard

Siri® Eyes Free¹⁵

Standard

SMS Text Message Capability¹⁶

Standard

12-Volt Power Outlet

Not Available

Standard

Exterior

LED Headlights

Standard

STANDARD (Jewel Eye®)

Panoramic Moonroof

Optional (non-Panoramic)

STANDARD

Heated Side Mirrors

Available with Package Upgrade

STANDARD

Wheels & Tires (in.)

17"

19"

Interior

Power Front Seats

10-Way (driver) 8-Way (passenger)

12-Way (both)

Center Display (in.)

8.0"

10.2"

Touch Pad Interface

Standard with conventional touchpad

Standard with True Touchpad positioning

Ceiling Mounted Speakers

NOT AVAILABLE

Available with Package Upgrade

Flat Rear Floor

NOT AVAILABLE

STANDARD

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Disclaimer

1 Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes taxes, license, registration/title, optional, or regionally required equipment and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.
2 The following indicated feature options were added to the competitor vehicle to determine the Comparably Equipped Price: Outer-Sliding Moonroof ($1,100), 18-In. Five-Spoke Alloy Wheels ($420), Heated Front Seats ($440), Premium Triple-Beam LED Headlights ($1,515).
3 Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.
4 Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (SaferCar.gov).
5 Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up, as the rearview camera and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (if present) may not provide complete information about conditions at the rear of your vehicle.
6 CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
7 FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
8 Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake pressure to slow the vehicle's departure from a detected lane. RDM may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
9 LDW only alerts drivers in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
10 LKAS only assists driver in maintaining proper lane position when lane markings are identified without a turn signal in use and can only apply mild steering torque to assist. LKAS may not detect all lane markings; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

11 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with low-speed follow cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather or on winding roads. The driver remains responsible for avoiding a collision.

12 Acura Navigation System and related features available only in the United States, Puerto Rico and parts of Canada. See your local Acura dealer for information regarding navigation system area coverage.
13 The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your local Acura dealer for details on compatibility.
14 Depending on use, Apple CarPlay can share certain user and vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, speed and other operating conditions) with the connected iPhone. See Apple’s privacy policy for details regarding Apple’s use and handling of data uploaded by CarPlay. Use of CarPlay is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the CarPlay terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS terms of use. CarPlay vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Honda cannot guarantee CarPlay operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in CarPlay software/Apple iOS, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details.
15 Always remain attentive when driving. Certain functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion. Only operate the system when conditions permit you to safely do so. Avoid focusing on the device display or manually operating the system controls while driving. State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. iPhone and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc.
16 Compatible with select phones with Bluetooth® only. Your wireless carrier's rate plans apply. State or local laws may limit use of texting feature. Only use texting feature when conditions allow you to do so safely. Drive responsibly. Some state laws prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. For safety reasons, always launch your audio application or perform any other operation on your phone or audio device only when the vehicle is safely parked.
17 Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward. This figure compares more accurately with most competitive measurements.
18 Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement, and certain other items are excluded.

Lexus NX 300 can't compete with RDX's standard luxury and performance features

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