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Comparing the 2022 Acura MDX to Strong Competitors

There are many luxury SUVs to choose from, but our team is here to help you decide which you want in your driveway. With its variety of impressive features and powerful performance, we are sure that the 2022 Acura MDX could be the right choice for many of you.

Other popular options for luxury SUVs include the 2021 BMW X5, 2021 Audi Q7, and 2021 Lexus RX. While each of these models might compete with the 2022 Acura MDX, they don't always come out on top. Our team has put together a direct comparison of these models to determine which has everything you need for the road ahead.

We encourage you to read through our comparison and then contact our team if you are left with any questions about which new SUV you should choose.

 

2022 Acura MDX vs 2021 BMW X5

• Front-wheel drive is standard for the 2022 Acura MDX, while the 2021 BMW X5 has rear-wheel drive standard. Both have all-wheel drive available.
 
• You'll get more cargo space when you choose the 2022 Acura MDX over the 2021 BMW X5, helping you bring along more of the gear you need for every adventure.
 
• Passengers will appreciate having more legroom in the 2022 Acura MDX than they would get in the 2021 BMW X5.
 
• Tri-zone automatic climate control comes standard in the 2022 Acura MDX, and the 2021 BMW X5 only comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control.
 
• Both models make connecting to your smartphone easy through standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration.
 

• While both models have a wide range of driver assistance features, the 2022 Acura MDX has Traffic Jam Assist as a standard feature, something that you need to upgrade the 2021 BMW X5 to have.
 
• There is a ten-speed automatic transmission equipped on the 2022 Acura MDX and only an eight-speed automatic in the 2021 BMW X5.
  
• Both models come standard with a 12.3-inch screen to control your infotainment features and settings.
 
• A wireless phone charging pad comes as a standard feature for the 2022 Acura MDX, something you need to upgrade the 2021 BMW X5 to have.
 
• You'll have natural light flooding your cabin with a panoramic moonroof equipped as standard on both the 2022 Acura MDX and 2021 BMW X5.

2022 Acura MDX vs 2021 Audi Q7

• You will be getting more horsepower from the base engine when you choose the 2022 Acura MDX over the 2021 Audi Q7.
 
• You can choose between front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive in the 2022 Acura MDX, but the 2021 Audi Q7 doesn't give you a choice by only coming with all-wheel drive.
 
• There is only an eight-speed automatic transmission on the 2021 Audi Q7, while the 2022 Acura MDX comes equipped with a ten-speed automatic transmission.
 
• You'll be getting more cargo space when you choose the 2022 Acura MDX over the 2021 Audi Q7, helping you and your passengers fit everything needed for the road ahead.
  
• Both models will keep you comfortable during a road trip through any climate with tri-zone automatic climate control as a standard feature.
 

• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto integration come as standard features for both models, making sure you can get to the media and apps of your smartphone with ease.
 
• A panoramic moonroof comes standard on the 2022 Acura MDX, while the 2021 Audi Q7 needs to upgrade for a panoramic sunroof to let sunlight into the cabin.
 
• You will need to choose the 2022 Acura MDX if you want wireless smartphone charging as a standard feature because the 2021 Audi Q7 makes you pay more to include it.
 
• There is a single 12.3-inch infotainment screen equipped on the 2022 Acura MDX, which is larger than either screen in the dual-screen display of the 2021 Audi Q7.
 
• Both models come with many standard safety features, but some - like Lane Keeping Assist - are standard on the base of the 2022 Acura MDX, while the 2021 Audi Q7 needs to be upgraded to offer it.
 

• Wireless phone charging costs more to add to the 2021 Lexus RX, but it is a standard feature of the 2022 Acura MDX.
• Both models come with front-wheel drive standard and have all-wheel drive available if you are looking to improve your traction and control.
 
• There is more legroom for the second row of seats in the 2022 Acura MDX than there is in the 2021 Lexus RX.
 
• Dual-zone climate control is standard in the 2021 Lexus RX, but the 2022 Acura MDX gives you tri-zone automatic climate control standard.
 
• Heated front seats are a standard feature for the 2022 Acura MDX, a feature that you need to pay more to have in the 2021 Lexus RX.

2022 Acura MDX vs 2021 Lexus RX

• The third row of seating comes standard for the 2022 Acura MDX, which is only an available feature of the 2021 Lexus RX.
 
• More cargo space in the 2022 Acura MDX than the 2021 Lexus RX means the Acura is a better choice for anyone who doesn't want gear or items to cramp their passengers during errands or road trips.
 
• A larger infotainment screen comes equipped on the 2022 Acura MDX than the 2021 Lexus RX.
 
• A ten-speed automatic transmission comes equipped on the 2022 Acura MDX, and the 2021 Lexus RX comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
 
• A panoramic moonroof comes equipped on the 2022 Acura MDX as a standard feature, which is something you need to pay more to have in the 2021 Lexus RX.
 

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