2026 Acura MDX · Trim vs trim
2026 Acura MDX MDX vs A-Spec Advance: what's the difference?
The A-Spec Advance costs $17,100 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 $68,900, and the MDX at $51,800. The A-Spec Advance adds , a name-brand sound system, a and four more things listed below. It also changes the , wheels, tires, top and seats. It gets 21 , 1 less than the MDX's 22.
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 | MDX | A-Spec Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Combined mpg | MDX22 mpg | A-Spec Advance21 mpg |
| Highway mpg | MDX26 mpg | A-Spec Advance25 mpg |
| Tire diameter | MDX30.0″ | A-Spec Advance30.0″ |
| Wheel size | MDX19″ | A-Spec Advance20″ |
| What | MDX | A-Spec Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle | MDXUndriven rear axle · front-wheel drive | A-Spec AdvanceSH-AWD with independently controlled rear clutches |
| Wheels | MDX19-inch Silver split five-spoke alloy wheels | A-Spec Advance20-inch Berlina Black split ten-spoke alloy wheels |
| Tires | MDX255/55R19 high-performance all-season tires | A-Spec Advance255/50R20 high-performance all-season tires |
| Top | MDXRoof without raised roof rails | A-Spec AdvanceRaised roof rails |
| Seats | MDXLeatherette · seven seats with removable row-two center | A-Spec AdvanceQuilted Milano leather with massage · seven seats with removable row-two center |
| Audio | MDXAcura audio, 11 speakers | A-Spec AdvanceBang & Olufsen Premium audio, 19 speakers |
| What | MDX | A-Spec Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-free tailgate with Walk Away Close | MDXNot included | A-Spec AdvanceYes |
| Front and rear parking sensors with Low Speed Braking Control | MDXNot included | A-Spec AdvanceYes |
| Key-fob remote engine start | MDXNot included | A-Spec AdvanceYes |
| Ventilated front seats | MDXNot included | A-Spec AdvanceYes |
| Heated steering wheel | MDXNot included | A-Spec AdvanceYes |
| Heated second-row outboard seats | MDXNot included | A-Spec AdvanceYes |
| Nine-way front-seat massage | MDXNot included | A-Spec AdvanceYes |
| Surround-view camera system | MDXNot included | A-Spec AdvanceYes |
| 10.5-inch head-up display | MDXNot included | A-Spec AdvanceYes |
The same on both: horsepower (290 hp), city mpg (19 mpg) and 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 MDX in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The A-Spec Advance, as it comes
↑ The answerA-Spec Advance
A-Spec 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
- 19 city · 25 hwy · EPA
- Horsepower
- hp
- 3.5L V6 · SAE net
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind occupied third row · standard SAE
- Ground clearance
- ″
- Unladen · published
- 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 A-Spec 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
- 3.5L V6 · 10-speed automatic
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- City / hwy
- 19 / 25 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
- 255/50R20
- Suspension
- Amplitude reactive dampers
- Touchscreen
- 12.3″ · Google built-in
- Audio
- Bang & Olufsen Premium audio, 19 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
