Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| MDX | TX | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Acura | Lexus |
| Starting price | $51,800 | $58,690 |
| Monthly payment | $602 | $683 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 21.0 mpg | 27.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 410 g/mi–475 g/mi | 322 g/mi–386 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
Common-issue data is not available yet.
Yes. The 2024 Lexus TX, including all powertrains, is covered by recall 24V461000 because the curtain airbag may fail to deploy in a side impact or rollover, increasing injury risk. The remedy is a dealer inspection and replacement done free of charge under federal recall law, so confirm the recall has been completed before buying.
Yes. The 2026 Lexus TX is covered by campaign 26V437000, in which the rear axle carrier may have been manufactured with insufficient material strength and could break. A broken rear axle carrier can cause loss of vehicle control; because remedy notices were still being mailed as of August 2026, ask the seller or dealer specifically whether campaign 26V437000 has been performed.
Yes. The 2024 and 2025 Lexus TX models have software recalls for an instrument-panel display bug, a rearview-camera freeze, and a separate rearview-image bug. These defects can reduce driver visibility or awareness when reversing, and the no-charge remedy is a dealer-installed software update; verify the updates are already installed.
Yes. The 2025 Lexus TX is affected by campaign 26V179000, which addresses an incorrect load-capacity label. The inaccurate label could lead an owner to overload the vehicle unknowingly, and the remedy is a free corrected label; this campaign is non-structural.
Acura MDX and Lexus TX suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
MDX starts at $51,800; TX starts at $58,690. The difference is $6,890, making MDX about 12% cheaper before financing.
Estimated monthly payment: MDX — $602; TX — $683. The difference is $81 per month, with MDX lower.
The models use different powertrains: MDX — Gasoline; TX — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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