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2026 Acura MDX

A-Spec Advance AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $68,900Compare this trim against anything →

What the A-Spec Advance adds over the MDX (+$17,100)

Spec	MDX	A-Spec Advance
Curb weight (maximum)	4268 lbs	4544 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4268 lbs	4544 lbs
MPG (combined)	22 mpg	21 mpg
MPG (highway)	26 mpg	25 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$51,800	$68,900
Tire size	255/55 R19	255/50 R20
Wheel diameter	19 in	20 in
Wheel width	8.5 in	9 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD), 2nd-Row Side Sunshades (manual), A-Spec Exterior Sport Appearance Package, A-Spec Interior Sport Appearance Package, Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 19 Speakers, Charging Ports, 3rd-Row: USB-A 2.5A (2), Ebony Headliner, Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar, Thigh Extension, Side Bolsters & 9-way Massage Function, GPS-Linked Climate Control, Head-Up Warning Display (HUW), Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions), Heated Steering Wheel, Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback, LED Fog Lights, LED Outer Door Handle Lights, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel, Low Speed Braking Control, Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear), Power Lift Tailgate with Hands Free Access and Walk Away Close, Power-Folding Side Mirrors, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Roof Rails, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate), Sport Seats with Curvilinear Quilted and Perforated Milano Premium Leather with Contrast Stitching and Piping, Stainless Steel Sport Pedals, Surround-View Camera System, Three-Position Front Passenger Seat Memory, Ventilated Front Seats

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	350.5 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter	330.2 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Electric

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	71.4 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	39.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row	16.3 cu-ft
Total interior volume	139.1 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand	AcuraLink
Connected services trial (premium tier)	36 months

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	7.3 in
Overall height	67.9 in
Overall length	198.4 in
Overall width	78.7 in
Wheelbase	113.8 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	6
Engine displacement	3500 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	Aluminum-Alloy V6
Valve configuration	SOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower	290 hp
Torque	267 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	19 mpg
MPG (combined)	21 mpg
MPG (highway)	25 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	91
Fuel tank capacity	18.5 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	38.5 in
Second-row headroom	38.1 in
Third-row headroom	36.2 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.6 in
Second-row legroom	38.5 in
Third-row legroom	29.1 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$68,900

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	61.9 in
Second-row shoulder room	60.3 in
Third-row shoulder room	55.2 in

Steering

Steering type	Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	40.5 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	Double-Wishbone
Rear suspension type	Multi-Link

Tires

Tire size

255/50 R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.2
Transmission speeds	10
Transmission type	automatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4544 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4544 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	20 in
Wheel material	alloy
Wheel width	9 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety32 std · 0 opt

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
Surround-View Camera System
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Front Side Airbags
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Side Curtain Airbags
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Auto High-Beam Headlights
Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
Brake Assist
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection
Cornering Speed Assist
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Front Knee Airbags
Head-Up Warning Display (HUW)
Hill Start Assist
Low Speed Braking Control
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Child Seat (LATCH)
Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag
Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Traffic Jam Assist
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
Theft-Deterrent System with Electronic Immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators

Infotainment25 std · 0 opt

Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD)
12.3-Inch Color Touchscreen
12.3-Inch HD Precision Cockpit™ Digital Instrument Cluster
AcuraLink®
AcuraLink® Connected Services
AcuraLink® Security & Remote Services (3yrs)
Alexa Built-In
Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 19 Speakers
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® Wireless Telephone Interface
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
CabinTalk®
Charging Ports, 1st-Row USB-A 2.5A (1), USB-C 3.0A (3)
Charging Ports, 2nd-Row: USB-C 3.0A (2)
Charging Ports, 3rd-Row: USB-A 2.5A (2)
Google built-in (includes 3-Years Unlimited Data Plan for In-Vehicle Apps)
HD Radio®
Natural Language Voice Recognition
Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
USB Audio Interface with Charging Port, Center Console 2.5A (1)
Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility
Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
Wireless Charging Pad (Qi)

Convenience16 std · 0 opt

Power Lift Tailgate with Hands Free Access and Walk Away Close
Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback
12-Volt Power Outlet (2nd Row Console)
12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo)
12-Volt Power Outlet (Front Console)
Acura Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles
Cruise Control
HomeLink®
Keyless Access System with Acura Personalized Settings
Maintenance Minder™ System
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down, Auto-Reverse, Soft Close
Pushbutton Ignition
Rear Camera Washer
Remote-Operated Windows and Moonroof-Open Function
Retained Accessory Power for Windows and Moonroof
Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate)

Climate2 std · 0 opt

Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
GPS-Linked Climate Control

Seating11 std · 0 opt

Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
2nd-Row 4-Way Manual Seats
3rd-Row Access with One-Touch Smart Slide Walk-In
3rd-Row Seats with 50/50 Split
Front 16-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar, Thigh Extension, Side Bolsters & 9-way Massage Function
Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions)
Multi-function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat
Sport Seats with Curvilinear Quilted and Perforated Milano Premium Leather with Contrast Stitching and Piping
Three-Position Driver Seat Memory
Three-Position Front Passenger Seat Memory

Interior17 std · 0 opt

Heated Steering Wheel
Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
2nd-Row Side Sunshades (manual)
A-Spec Interior Sport Appearance Package
Active Sound Control
Compass
EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 139.1
Ebony Headliner
Headroom (in.) (first row / second row / third row): 38.5 / 38.1 / 36.2
Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row / third row): 59.3 / 57.8 / 40.6
LED Task Light - Front ceiling/Inner Glove Box/Inner Console Box
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel
Legroom (in.) (first row / second row / third row): 41.6 / 38.5 / 29.1
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row / third row): 61.9 / 60.3 / 55.2
Stainless Steel Sport Pedals

Exterior26 std · 0 opt

Power-Folding Side Mirrors
A-Spec Exterior Sport Appearance Package
Acoustic Laminate Windshield and Front Side Glass
Aluminum-Alloy Wheels: 19 x 8.5J / 20 x 9.0J / 21 x 9.5J
Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation with Wiper Compatibility
Capless Fuel Fill
Chicane™ LED Daytime Running Lights
Chicane™ LED Taillights
Curb Weight (lbs.) - SH-AWD: 4,510 / 4,544 / 4,776
Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen): 7.3 / 6.7 - 9.4
Heated Side Mirrors with Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
Height (in.): 67.9
Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
LED Fog Lights
LED Outer Door Handle Lights
LED Side Mirror-Integrated Directional Signals
Length (in.): 198.4
Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
Roof Rails
Tires: 255/55 R19 / 255/50 R20 / 275/40 R21
Track (in.) (front/rear): 67.7 / 67.7
Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear); SH-AWD: 57 / 43
Wheelbase (in.): 113.8
Width (in.): 78.7
Spare Tire T155/85D18

Powertrain19 std · 0 opt

SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™)
10-Speed Automatic Transmission
CARB Emissions Rating: LEV4-ULEV70
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1 / 9.8:1
Direct Fuel Injection
Displacement (liters): 3.5 / 3.0
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined) - SH-AWD: 19 / 25 / 21 / 17 / 21 / 19
Electronic Gear Selector
Engine Type: Aluminum-Alloy V6 / Turbo Aluminum-Alloy V6
Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal): 18.5
Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 290 @ 6,200 / 355 @ 5,500
Idle Stop
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode
Recommended Fuel: Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Throttle Control: Drive-by-wire Throttle System
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 267 @ 4,700 / 354 @ 1,400-5,000
Tune-Up Interval: 100k +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups
Valvetrain: 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC / 24-Valve, DOHC
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)

Chassis11 std · 0 opt

Agile Handling Assist®
Amplitude Reactive Dampers
Belt-Driven Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Double-Wishbone Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (front): 31.8 x 5.0 / 30.5 Solid
Stabilizer Bar (mm) (rear)
Steering Ratio (Variable): 14.6 : 1
Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 40.5
Ventilated Front Disc / Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 13.8 / 13.0 / 14.3 / 13.0
iBooster Brake System

Cargo5 std · 0 opt

Cargo Volume (cu ft.)* - Behind First Row, Standard / Max: 71.4 / 95.0
Cargo Volume (cu ft.)* - Behind Second Row, Standard / Max: 39.1 / 48.4
Cargo Volume (cu ft.)* - Behind Third Row, Standard / Max: 16.3 / 18.1
Hidden Cargo Storage with Reversible Smart Lid
Max Towing Capacity (lbs.) - SH-AWD: 5,000

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 MDX. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the A-Spec Advance

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Acura MDX A-Spec Advance?

The manufacturer lists $68,900 for the 2026 Acura MDX A-Spec Advance. That is $17,100 above the MDX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Acura MDX A-Spec Advance add over the MDX?

Against the MDX, 28 features become standard that the MDX does not and 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.