2026 Acura MDX Trim Comparison: Options for Acura's Flagship SUV 

The 2026 Acura MDX is Acura's largest SUV and the brand's flagship three-row, and it’s engineered around the principle that scale shouldn't dilute precision. At McGrath Acura of Westmont, we walk Chicago-area families through six configurations, from a fully equipped base to the 355-horsepower Type S Advance, because the right Acura MDX depends on whether your priority is space, sportiness, or luxury. 

Acura MDX 

The Acura MDX trim opens with a 3.5-liter V6 producing 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic, and available SH-AWD®. Standard features include: 

• Panoramic moonroof 

• Heated front seats 

• Leatherette seating 

• 12.3-inch Acura Precision Cockpit™ display 

• 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google Built-in  

• AcuraWatch™ safety suite 

Acura MDX with Technology Package 

The Acura MDX with Technology Package trim adds 20-inch alloy wheels, perforated Milano leather seating, a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen® Premium Sound System, and ambient cabin lighting with 27 themes, elevating both the audio experience and the cabin atmosphere of your new Acura SUV. 

Acura MDX A-Spec® 

The Acura MDX A-Spec trim brings sport styling forward with standard SH-AWD®, a unique exterior fascia, gloss black and dark chrome accents, LED fog lights, and Ultrasuede®-trimmed sport seats. The same 290-horsepower V6 carries through. 

Acura MDX with Advance Package 

The Acura MDX with Advance Package trim shifts toward maximum luxury. Standard SH-AWD® pairs with:  

• 16-way massaging front seats 

• Head-Up Display 

• Heated second-row seats 

• Premium leather 

• Iconic Drive™ ambient cabin lighting 

Acura MDX A-Spec® Advance 

The Acura MDX A-Spec Advance trim combines the sport styling of the A-Spec with the comfort and technology of the Advance Package, pairing Ultrasuede® and gloss black with massaging seats and the Head-Up Display. 

Acura MDX Type S Advance 

The Acura MDX Type S Advance trim sits at the top of the lineup with a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 producing 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque, as well as standard SH-AWD®. You’ll also get: 

• Adaptive air suspension 

• Brembo® performance brakes 

• 21-inch wheels 

• Quad exhaust outlets  

• 31-speaker Bang & Olufsen® Ultra Sound System 

Explore Each Trim Level of the 2026 Acura MDX in Westmont, IL 

Six configurations, one foundation of Acura craft. Visit our Acura dealership near Chicago, IL to experience the 2026 Acura MDX lineup in person. The differences become clear the moment you sit down in one. Afterwards, our Acura finance team can walk you through your options.