2026 Acura MDX · Trim vs trim

2026 Acura MDX Technology vs Type S Advance: what's the difference?

The Type S Advance costs $18,650 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 Technology at $57,200 with the 3.5L V6. The Type S Advance adds , a , , a and a . In all, 9 parts differ, listed below. It gets 19 , 3 less than the Technology's 22. It makes 355 , 65 more than the Technology'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.

Technology, as it comes
Technology$57,200
Type S Advance, as it comes
Type S Advance$75,850

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatTechnologyType S Advance
HorsepowerTechnology290 hpType S Advance355 hp
Combined mpgTechnology22 mpgType S Advance19 mpg
City mpgTechnology19 mpgType S Advance17 mpg
Highway mpgTechnology26 mpgType S Advance21 mpg
Tire diameterTechnology30.0″Type S Advance29.7″
Wheel sizeTechnology20″Type S Advance21″
Parts
WhatTechnologyType S Advance
EngineTechnology3.5L naturally aspirated V6Type S AdvanceType S 3.0L twin-scroll turbo V6
TransmissionTechnology10-speed automatic with paddle shiftersType S AdvanceType S 10-speed automatic with rev-matching downshifts
Rear axleTechnologyUndriven rear axle · front-wheel driveType S AdvanceSH-AWD with independently controlled rear clutches
SuspensionTechnologyDouble-wishbone front / multi-link rear; amplitude reactive dampersType S AdvanceAdaptive air suspension with auto leveling
WheelsTechnology20-inch Shark Gray machined split five-spoke alloy wheelsType S Advance21-inch Berlina Black machined alloy wheels
TiresTechnology255/50R20 high-performance all-season tiresType S Advance275/40R21 high-performance all-season tires · self-sealing
TopTechnologyRoof without raised roof railsType S AdvanceRaised roof rails
SeatsTechnologyPerforated Milano leather · seven seats with removable row-two centerType S AdvanceQuilted Milano leather and Ultrasuede with massage · seven seats with removable row-two center
AudioTechnologyBang & Olufsen Premium audio, 19 speakersType S AdvanceBang & Olufsen Ultra audio, 31 speakers
Equipment
WhatTechnologyType S Advance
Ventilated front seatsTechnologyNot includedType S AdvanceYes
Heated steering wheelTechnologyNot includedType S AdvanceYes
Heated second-row outboard seatsTechnologyNot includedType S AdvanceYes
Nine-way front-seat massageTechnologyNot includedType S AdvanceYes
Surround-view camera systemTechnologyNot includedType S AdvanceYes
10.5-inch head-up displayTechnologyNot includedType S AdvanceYes
Brembo four-piston front brakesTechnologyNot includedType S AdvanceYes
AcuraWatch 360 including Active Lane Change AssistTechnologyNot includedType S AdvanceYes

The same on both: cargo behind the rear seats (16.3 cu ft).

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The Type S Advance, as it comes

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Type S Advance

 

2026 Type S Advance7.3″ CLEARANCE113.8″ WHEELBASE21″ WHEELS

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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

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