The Lincoln MKX vs. The Lexus RX: How These Luxury Crossovers Compare
Drivers considering a new car that packs as much cargo space as it does performance may find several luxury crossover models to their liking. This class of cars uses premium materials and perfectly engineered powertrains in a spacious build to provide drivers with a model for everyday life.
While it's easy to find these models, it can be tough to choose between the plethora of options on the market today, so we've compared a model we offer, the Lincoln MKX, with one of its competitors, the Lexus RX. Keep reading to see how they compare.
What areas should car shoppers consider when comparing the Lincoln MKX with the Lexus RX?
Price
Many shoppers start here when looking at cars, so we will too. The Lincoln MKX and its starting price of $39,035 is more affordable than the Lexus RX, starting price of $43,270, so much so that even if you choose the Lincoln MKX's second trim level, which comes with even more standard features, you'll pay less than you would on the base model of the Lexus RX.
Design
Both models have a sleek exterior that provides the style for showing off, but if you truly want to show off your new car to your friends, then the Lincoln MKX is better for it. It knows that rear seat passengers need room too, which is why its design has more leg, head, and shoulder room for the back seat than the Lexus RX.
Additionally, the cargo room behind the rear seat of the Lincoln MKX is much more spacious than the Lexus RX, 37.2 vs 18.4 cubic feet, so you can bring along items without sacrificing passenger capacity. If you need extra room, both models use fold-flat rear seats, but again the Lincoln MKX has more max storage room, 68.8 cubic feet, than the Lexus RX, 56.3 cubic feet, which makes it easier to bring along the gear you need to enjoy your destination.
Features
Having room to stretch out is a good start for providing the luxury you expect from this class of cars, but the Lincoln MKX doesn't stop there. It's available with Ultra Comfort seats with Active Motion, which as the name suggests, are ridiculously welcoming with multi-way adjustment and a massage feature that will have you wishing your drive took longer. Plus, it comes standard with a driver seat memory system, which is optional on most trims of the Lexus RX, that puts your throne, mirrors, and steering wheel in your preferred position with the push of a button.
On top of this comfort, the Lincoln MKX is available with heated rear seats, so every passenger gets to stay cozy when winter comes. The Lexus RX doesn't offer this, nor does it offer features like a rear-seat entertainment system, inflatable rear seat belts, or a 360-degree camera system, which are all available in the Lincoln MKX.
Performance
The room and 22-way adjustable seats make it easy to relax in the Lincoln MKX, and if you're looking for a ride that will have you on the edge of your seat, it has you covered. It comes standard with a more powerful engine than what the Lexus RX offers, and it's available with an even more captivating engine that packs 330 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque; the Lexus RX doesn't break 300 in either category.
The Lincoln MKX holds advantages in every key area, so if you're interested in finding out more or want to take it for a test drive, then stop in at Heiser Lincoln in Glendale, WI and we can answer any questions you have. Hope to see you soon!