2026 Acura MDX
Advance AWD
What the Advance adds over the MDX (+$15,100)
| Spec | MDX | 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 | $66,900 |
| 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), Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 19 Speakers, Charging Ports, 3rd-Row: USB-A 2.5A (2), 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, 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, Surround-View Camera System, Three-Position Front Passenger Seat Memory, Ventilated Front Seats
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| 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) | $66,900 |
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 kitSafety32 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
Interior13 std · 0 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Automatic Dimming Frameless Rearview Mirror
- 2nd-Row Side Sunshades (manual)
- Active Sound Control
- Compass
- EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 139.1
- 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
- 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
Exterior25 std · 0 opt
- Power-Folding Side Mirrors
- 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 Advance
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Acura MDX Advance?
The manufacturer lists $66,900 for the 2026 Acura MDX Advance. That is $15,100 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 Advance add over the MDX?
Against the MDX, 23 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.