2026 Acura MDX · Trim vs trim
2026 Acura MDX Technology vs Advance: what's the difference?
The Advance costs $9,700 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 $66,900, and the Technology at $57,200. The Advance adds , a , , a and a . It also changes the , wheels, top 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 | Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Combined mpg | Technology22 mpg | Advance21 mpg |
| Highway mpg | Technology26 mpg | Advance25 mpg |
| What | Technology | Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Rear axle | TechnologyUndriven rear axle · front-wheel drive | AdvanceSH-AWD with independently controlled rear clutches |
| Wheels | Technology20-inch Shark Gray machined split five-spoke alloy wheels | Advance20-inch Premium Silver split ten-spoke alloy wheels |
| Top | TechnologyRoof without raised roof rails | AdvanceRaised roof rails |
| Seats | TechnologyPerforated Milano leather · seven seats with removable row-two center | AdvanceQuilted Milano leather with massage · seven seats with removable row-two center |
| What | Technology | Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilated front seats | TechnologyNot included | AdvanceYes |
| Heated steering wheel | TechnologyNot included | AdvanceYes |
| Heated second-row outboard seats | TechnologyNot included | AdvanceYes |
| Nine-way front-seat massage | TechnologyNot included | AdvanceYes |
| Surround-view camera system | TechnologyNot included | AdvanceYes |
| 10.5-inch head-up display | TechnologyNot included | 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 Technology in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The Advance, as it comes
↑ The answerAdvance
Advance
Hover or tap a part, or use the arrow keys, to see what this build has there.
- MPG
- mpg
- ·
- 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 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
