2026 Acura MDX · Trim vs trim
2026 Acura MDX Advance vs Type S Advance: what's the difference?
The Type S Advance costs $8,950 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 Advance at $66,900 with the 3.5L V6. In all, 7 parts differ, listed below. It gets 19 , 2 less than the Advance's 21. It makes 355 , 65 more than the 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 | Advance | Type S Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | Advance290 hp | Type S Advance355 hp |
| Combined mpg | Advance21 mpg | Type S Advance19 mpg |
| City mpg | Advance19 mpg | Type S Advance17 mpg |
| Highway mpg | Advance25 mpg | Type S Advance21 mpg |
| Tire diameter | Advance30.0″ | Type S Advance29.7″ |
| Wheel size | Advance20″ | Type S Advance21″ |
| What | Advance | Type S Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Advance3.5L naturally aspirated V6 | Type S AdvanceType S 3.0L twin-scroll turbo V6 |
| Transmission | Advance10-speed automatic with paddle shifters | Type S AdvanceType S 10-speed automatic with rev-matching downshifts |
| Suspension | AdvanceDouble-wishbone front / multi-link rear; amplitude reactive dampers | Type S AdvanceAdaptive air suspension with auto leveling |
| Wheels | Advance20-inch Premium Silver split ten-spoke alloy wheels | Type S Advance21-inch Berlina Black machined alloy wheels |
| Tires | Advance255/50R20 high-performance all-season tires | Type S Advance275/40R21 high-performance all-season tires · self-sealing |
| Seats | 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 | AdvanceBang & Olufsen Premium audio, 19 speakers | Type S AdvanceBang & Olufsen Ultra audio, 31 speakers |
| What | Advance | Type S Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Brembo four-piston front brakes | AdvanceNot included | Type S AdvanceYes |
| AcuraWatch 360 including Active Lane Change Assist | 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 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
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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
