2026 Acura MDX · Trim vs trim
2026 Acura MDX Technology vs A-Spec: what's the difference?
The A-Spec costs $5,200 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 $62,400, and the Technology at $57,200. The A-Spec adds and . It also changes the , wheels and seats. It gets 21 , 1 less than the Technology'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 | Technology | A-Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Combined mpg | Technology22 mpg | A-Spec21 mpg |
| Highway mpg | Technology26 mpg | A-Spec25 mpg |
| What | Technology | A-Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle | TechnologyUndriven rear axle · front-wheel drive | A-SpecSH-AWD with independently controlled rear clutches |
| Wheels | Technology20-inch Shark Gray machined split five-spoke alloy wheels | A-Spec20-inch Shark Gray split five-spoke alloy wheels |
| Seats | TechnologyPerforated Milano leather · seven seats with removable row-two center | A-SpecMilano leather and Ultrasuede · seven seats with removable row-two center |
| What | Technology | A-Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilated front seats | TechnologyNot included | A-SpecYes |
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
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Switch to the Technology in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The A-Spec, as it comes
↑ The answerA-Spec
A-Spec
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
- No Surround camera
- No Head-up display
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Packages & options
Powertrain
What your options change
This is a stock A-Spec. 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
- No Surround camera
- No 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
