Pre-Owned 2019 Acura RDX vs. 2019 Lexus RX

If you’re considering buying the Pre-Owned 2019 Acura RDX vs. Lexus RX for your Santa Clara-area family, you’ll want to see how they compare in terms of features, performance, and price.

Performance Specs

Though the base configuration of the Lexus (Lexus RX 350) offers more horsepower, the starting trim of the Acura RDX offers more torque for Milpitas drivers (as well as more exciting colors). If you prefer a top trim level, the Acura RDX provides a stronger fuel economy for its SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive)™system than the Lexus RX.

Pre-Owned 2019 Acura RDX Specs

• Base engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with 272 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque
• Base engine EPA-estimated fuel economy: 22/28 city/highway mpg*
• Top engine EPA-estimated fuel economy: 21/27 city/highway mpg*
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• Available SH-AWD®

2019 Lexus RX Specs

• Base engine: 3.5L V6 engine with 295 hp and 268 lb-ft of torque
• Base engine EPA-estimated fuel economy: 20/27 city/highway mpg
• Top engine EPA-estimated fuel economy: 18/25 city/highway mpg
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• Available all-wheel drive

Pricing and Notable Features

The RDX has a starting price of $37,400 MSRP** and comes with the standard AcuraWatch™ safety suite or better driver awareness and safety on the roads around San Jose. This suite includes features like Lane Keeping Assist System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Collision Mitigation Braking System™, and more. Additional features include:

• Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration
• Heated leatherette seats
• Standard sunroof
• Folding second-row seats
• 31.1 cubic feet of cargo space with seats up

The RX starts at $43,570 MSRP and offers its available Lexus Safety System+ when you upgrade to a higher trim. This system includes similar features like Lane Assistance, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and the Pre-Collision System. Additional features you’ll find on the Lexus RX include:

• Leatherette seats, heating available
• Available sunroof
• Folding second-row seats with optional 3rd-row seats
• Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration
• 18.4 cubic feet of cargo space with seats up

Test Drive the Acura RDX at Capitol Acura

Now that we’ve compared the Acura RDX vs. Lexus RX, we think it’s clear that the Acura RDX is the way to go? If you’re still deciding on the RDX, check out our 2020 RDX vs. Honda CR-V comparison to see how it stands up to other competitors. For more info on the RDX, feel free to contact us online or visit us in San Jose. We’ll be happy to show you our RDX lineup in person and take yours for a test drive.