Which 2026 Acura MDX trim should you buy?
$51,800 to $75,850. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Acura's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: A-Spec Advance AWD → Type S Advance AWD, +$6,950 for 19 features made standard.
Thinnest step: MDX FWD → MDX AWD, +$2,200 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: MDX AWD at $54,000.
MDX $54,000
+$2,200 over the MDX FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 22 mpg → 21 mpg
Technology $57,200
+$5,400 over the MDX FWD.
Standard here, not on the MDX FWD: 2nd-Row Side Sunshades (manual), Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 19 Speakers, GPS-Linked Climate Control, Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Color Themes)- Door Accent (upper, door handle), 1st-Row foot well, Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback, 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, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate), Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior with Contrast Stitching, Three-Position Front Passenger Seat Memory
Wheels 19 in → 20 in
Technology $59,400
+$5,400 over the MDX AWD.
Standard here, not on the MDX AWD: 2nd-Row Side Sunshades (manual), Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 19 Speakers, GPS-Linked Climate Control, Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Color Themes)- Door Accent (upper, door handle), 1st-Row foot well, Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback, 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, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate), Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather-Trimmed Interior with Contrast Stitching, Three-Position Front Passenger Seat Memory
Wheels 19 in → 20 in
A-Spec $62,400
+$3,000 over the Technology AWD.
Standard here, not on the Technology AWD: A-Spec Exterior Sport Appearance Package, A-Spec Interior Sport Appearance Package, Ebony Headliner, LED Fog Lights, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel, Sport Seats with Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultrasuede® with Contrast Stitching and Piping, Stainless Steel Sport Pedals, Ventilated Front Seats
Advance $66,900
+$4,500 over the A-Spec AWD.
Standard here, not on the A-Spec AWD: 10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD), 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, Head-Up Warning Display (HUW), Heated Rear Seats (Outboard Positions), Heated Steering Wheel, LED Outer Door Handle Lights, Roof Rails, Spare Tire T155/85D18, Sport Seats with Curvilinear Quilted and Perforated Milano Premium Leather with Contrast Stitching and Piping, Surround-View Camera System
A-Spec Advance $68,900
+$2,000 over the Advance AWD.
Standard here, not on the Advance AWD: A-Spec Exterior Sport Appearance Package, A-Spec Interior Sport Appearance Package, Ebony Headliner, Leather-Wrapped, Flat-bottom Sport Steering Wheel, Stainless Steel Sport Pedals
Type S Advance $75,850
+$6,950 over the A-Spec Advance AWD.
Standard here, not on the A-Spec Advance AWD: Active Exhaust Valve, Active Lane Change Assist, Adaptive Air Suspension with Auto Leveling, Bang & Olufsen Ultra Sound System with 31 Speakers, Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Steering Avoidance, Boost Pressure (psi): 15.1, Brembo® Front 4-Piston Braking System, Electro-Servo Brake (ESB) System, Front 12-Way Power Seats with Power Lumbar Support, Front Cross Traffic Warning (FCTW), Iconic Drive™ Ambient LED Cabin Lighting (27 Color Themes)- Door Accent (upper, door handle), 1st-Row foot well, Lane Change Collision Mitigation, Power Lift Tailgate, Rev-Matching Downshifts and 5 more
HP 290 hp → 355 hp · Torque 267 lb-ft → 354 lb-ft · MPG comb 21 mpg → 19 mpg · Wheels 20 in → 21 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Common questions about the 2026 Acura MDX trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Acura MDX trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the A-Spec Advance AWD to the Type S Advance AWD: $6,950 more for 19 features the press kit lists as standard on the Type S Advance AWD and not on the A-Spec Advance AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Acura MDX trims cost?
8 trims, from $51,800 for the MDX FWD to $75,850 for the Type S Advance AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Acura MDX with all-wheel drive?
The MDX AWD, at $54,000 MSRP.