2026 Acura MDX · Trim vs trim
2026 Acura MDX A-Spec Advance vs Type S Advance: what's the difference?
The Type S Advance costs $6,950 more. Current US checked October 21, 2026, before $1,550 , taxes, $600 extra-cost paint and . Launch release destination was $1,350; current builder supersedes it. It starts at $75,850 with the 3.0L , and the A-Spec Advance at $68,900 with the 3.5L V6. In all, 7 parts differ, listed below. It gets 19 , 2 less than the A-Spec Advance's 21. It makes 355 , 65 more than the A-Spec Advance's 290.
Our MDX data has all six US 2026 MDX grades and eight / combinations: MDX, Technology, A-Spec, Advance, A-Spec Advance and Type S Advance, with wheels, seats, roofs, engines and factory equipment differences. It doesn't have paint/interior choices, dealer-installed accessories, accessory wheel/tow , subscription extensions, status and vehicle-specific towing approval yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | A-Spec Advance | Type S Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | A-Spec Advance290 hp | Type S Advance355 hp |
| Combined mpg | A-Spec Advance21 mpg | Type S Advance19 mpg |
| City mpg | A-Spec Advance19 mpg | Type S Advance17 mpg |
| Highway mpg | A-Spec Advance25 mpg | Type S Advance21 mpg |
| Tire diameter | A-Spec Advance30.0″ | Type S Advance29.7″ |
| Wheel size | A-Spec Advance20″ | Type S Advance21″ |
| What | A-Spec Advance | Type S Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | A-Spec Advance3.5L naturally aspirated V6 | Type S AdvanceType S 3.0L twin-scroll turbo V6 |
| Transmission | A-Spec Advance10-speed automatic with paddle shifters | Type S AdvanceType S 10-speed automatic with rev-matching downshifts |
| Suspension | A-Spec AdvanceDouble-wishbone front / multi-link rear; amplitude reactive dampers | Type S AdvanceAdaptive air suspension with auto leveling |
| Wheels | A-Spec Advance20-inch Berlina Black split ten-spoke alloy wheels | Type S Advance21-inch Berlina Black machined alloy wheels |
| Tires | A-Spec Advance255/50R20 high-performance all-season tires | Type S Advance275/40R21 high-performance all-season tires · self-sealing |
| Seats | A-Spec AdvanceQuilted Milano leather with massage · seven seats with removable row-two center | Type S AdvanceQuilted Milano leather and Ultrasuede with massage · seven seats with removable row-two center |
| Audio | A-Spec AdvanceBang & Olufsen Premium audio, 19 speakers | Type S AdvanceBang & Olufsen Ultra audio, 31 speakers |
| What | A-Spec Advance | Type S Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Brembo four-piston front brakes | A-Spec AdvanceNot included | Type S AdvanceYes |
| AcuraWatch 360 including Active Lane Change Assist | A-Spec AdvanceNot included | Type S AdvanceYes |
The same on both: cargo behind the rear seats (16.3 cu ft).
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- Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
- Rear torque-vectoring SH-AWD
- A hybrid powertrain
- A third row
- Eight seats
- A removable second-row middle seat
- A panoramic moonroof
- Bang & Olufsen audio
- 31-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Massaging front seats
- Heated second-row outboard seats
- A heated steering wheel
- A surround-view camera
- A 10.5-inch head-up display
- Adaptive air suspension
- The turbocharged Type S V6
- Brembo front brakes
- AcuraWatch 360
- A hands-free tailgate
- Factory roof rails
Build your own
Switch to the A-Spec Advance in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The Type S Advance, as it comes
↑ The answerType S Advance
Type S Advance
Hover or tap a part, or use the arrow keys, to see what this build has there.
- MPG
- mpg
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- Power
- hp
- ·
- Cargo
- ft³
- ·
- Clearance
- ≈″
- ·
- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 17 city · 21 hwy · EPA
- Horsepower
- hp
- 3.0L turbo V6 · SAE net
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind occupied third row · standard SAE
- Ground clearance
- ≈″
- Illustrated normal stance · published range 6.7–9.4″
- Curb weight
- lb
- Published trim/drive · accessories add weight
- Has SH-AWD
- Has Panoramic roof
- Has B&O audio
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has Surround camera
- Has Head-up display
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Powertrain
What your options change
This is a stock Type S Advance. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- Has SH-AWD
- Has Panoramic roof
- Has B&O audio
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has Surround camera
- Has Head-up display
- Drive
- SH-AWD · rear torque vectoring
- Powertrain
- 3.0L turbo V6 · 10-speed automatic
- Torque
- 354 lb-ft
- City / hwy
- 17 / 21 mpg
- Fuel
- Premium 91 octane recommended · 18.5 gal
- Seating
- 7 · removable second-row center seat
- Cargo, third row down
- 39.1 ft³ standard / 48.4 ft³ max
- Cargo, back seats down
- 71.4 ft³ standard / 95.0 ft³ max
- Second / third legroom
- 38.5″ / 29.1″
- Tires
- 275/40R21
- Suspension
- Adaptive air · auto leveling
- Touchscreen
- 12.3″ · Google built-in
- Audio
- Bang & Olufsen Ultra audio, 31 speakers
- Tailgate
- Power / hands-free / Walk Away Close
- Maximum towing
- 5,000 lb · equipment and loading limits apply
- Third-row seats
- 50/50 split · manual folding
