Compare New Acura SUVs for Sale in Fairfield, CA - Is the RDX or MDX a Better Match for You?

Acura RDX vs Acura MDX

Acura has a pair of renowned luxury SUVs that cater to different Bay Area lifestyles. At Hopkins Acura of Fairfield, we want to get you seated in the most ideal Acura SUV. That's why we compare the Acura RDX to the Acura MDX.

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Big Picture

Roam from Fairfield, CA to San Francisco in a new RDX, a premium sport crossover that has a refined touch. You'll discover how a legacy of performance presses on with the  new MDX, a larger Acura SUV with three rows of seats, designed to better accommodate families from Fairfield, CA. We sell new Acura SUVs in Fairfield, CA, and we want to help you find the perfect fit!


Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX -Performance

You get more standard horsepower and a performance model when choosing the new Acura MDX in Fairfield, CA. A 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine in the MDX tops the 272-horsepower 2.0-liter VTEC® Turbo 4-cylinder engine in the RDX, which delivers 280 pound-feet of torque through its lone powertrain. That torque rating tops the Acura MDX at 267 pound-feet. Feel the rush driving down I-80 from Fairfield, CA to Oakland in a new Acura Type S, a performance SUV using a 3.0-liter Turbo V6 engine to unleash 355 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque.

Super Handling All-Wheel Driveâ„¢ is a standard performance feature for each new Acura SUV, giving you better traction control driving around Concord and all-terrain capability for Bay Area explorations. Earning 27 miles per gallon on the Napa Vallejo Highway, the new Acura RDX is more fuel-efficient than the MDX, which earns 25 mpg. For towing needs, Napa drivers can rely on the new Acura MDX and its 5,000-pound towing capacity. The RDX tows 1,500 pounds.

Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined)

  • Acura RDX: 21/27/23 mpg
  • Acura MDX: 19/25/22 mpg

Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX - Interior

Everyone can come along for trips to San Francisco Chinatown or Six Flags Hurricane Harbor waterpark in Concord inside the new Acura MDX, a three-row SUV with seven seats. The five-passenger Acura RDX is a smaller two-row model with 30 to 59 cubic feet of cargo space. When families from Fairfield, CA fold the seats of their Acura MDX, they can utilize 95 cubic feet of cargo space, up from 18 cubic feet of storage. Each Acura SUV has 42 inches of legroom in the front row.

Features

Need to control cabin temperature taking your SUV back to Fairfield, CA following a hike around Mt. Diablo outside of Concord? The new Acura MDX includes Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control, while the Acura RDX has Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control. Both new Acura SUVs include a panoramic moonroof, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel as standard features.

With the RDX and MDX, you can sink into sport seats featuring perforated Milano premium leather. Ventilated seats are optional. As you head back home to Fairfield, CA following an event in Oakland, each Acura SUV will immerse you in a 3D soundscape, thanks to ELS STUDIO® 3D Premium Audio Systems featuring over a dozen speakers and ultra-slim Highline™ overhead speakers.


Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX - Technology

Shared tech features of these new SUVs include wireless charging, an Acura Navigation System with voice recognition, wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ integration, and a True Touchpad Interface™. Two noticeable tech differences are the larger 12.3-inch HD Center Display and the fully digital Precision Cockpit™ of the Acura MDX, while the Acura RDX has a 10.2-inch HD touchscreen.

Acura RDX vs. Acura MDX -Price

If San Francisco customers want to save money on a new Acura SUV, the RDX is the better option, starting at $44,050. The new Acura MDX has a starting price of $49,850.


Cargo Space

Cargo Space, Legroom & Additional Interior Figures for Each New Acura SUV

Acura RDX

  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Rows of Seats: 2
  • Total Passenger Volume: 104 cubic feet
  • Cargo Space: 30 to 59 cubic feet (up to 80 cubic feet with seats slid forward)
  • First-Row Legroom: 42 inches
  • Second-Row Legroom: 38 inches

Acura MDX

  • Seating Capacity: 7
  • Rows of Seats: 3
  • Total Passenger Volume: 139 cubic feet
  • Cargo Space 18 to 95 cubic feet
  • First-Row Legroom: 41.6 inches
  • Second-Row Legroom: 38.5 inches
  • Third-Row Legroom: 29 inches

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Verdict: Which New Acura SUV Caters to My Life in Fairfield, CA?

There's no wrong fit for Fairfield, CA Acura enthusiasts interested in these new SUVs. Choose the new Acura MDX for family travels, as you'll get a power boost, extra cargo space, and additional seating. Choose the new Acura RDX if you run daily errands in Fairfield, CA or if you desire a maneuverable small SUV to get around San Francisco. The Acura RDX is also the right fit for Napa customers who prioritize their budget and want to save money on a new luxury SUV.

Buy or Lease a New Acura SUV in Fairfield, CA

The finance center at Hopkins Acura of Fairfield has financial professionals to help Concord customers go over their RDX and MDX financing and leasing options. Apply for financing online today to jumpstart the process of leasing or financing a new Acura SUV in Fairfield, CA.

Test Drive a New RDX or MDX at Your Fairfield, CA Acura Dealer - Serving the Northern Bay Area Since 1947

Our Acura dealership in Fairfield, CA has been specializing in customer service since 1947. We're the best North Bay location around Napa to buy or lease a new Acura SUV. We're proud to be a Bay Area Acura dealer outside San Francisco, serving luxury SUV shoppers from Concord, Napa, and Oakland. Test drive either new Acura SUV through Fairfield, CA for a better feel. Contact us to learn more about our new Acura SUVs featured in Fairfield.