2020 Acura RDX vs 2020 Lincoln Navigator

2020 Acura RDX
2020 Acura RDX
$37,800MSRP
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2020 Lincoln Navigator
2020 Lincoln Navigator
$76,185MSRP
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2020 Acura RDX
$37,800MSRP
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2020 Lincoln Navigator
$76,185MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$37,800

MSRP

$76,185

Average price

$35,063

Average price

$62,919

Listings

56

Listings

8
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10
Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Unintuitive technology
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Powerful engine
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy

2020 Acura RDX Reviews Summary

It should no longer be breaking news that, to new-car buyers, crossovers are king. Within that market, the small luxury crossover segment has been growing at an incredible rate. Every automaker wants to get a piece, but Acura has long been an early adopter with its 2-row, 5-passenger RDX.

The Acura RDX, built at Honda's Marysville, Ohio, assembly plant, was first introduced for the 2007 model year. From the start, the RDX enjoyed great success. It entered its third generation with the 2019 model year, and it offers plenty of space, creature comforts, and safety tech. That 2019 model carries over to the 2020 vehicle we tested.

The RDX competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, and BMW X3, and it holds its own against all three. It offers more content at a lower price, and in some cases, it has better safety technology. It also competes with the Lexus NX, Jaguar F-PACE, and Lincoln MKC.

We reviewed the 2019 RDX and came away with a very favourable conclusion. But seeing as this is one of the best-selling small luxury SUVs—and Acura’s best selling vehicle—it seemed like a good time to take a closer look and unpack more of what we like and dislike about the RDX. We’ll also determine which trim of the RDX provides the best value to shoppers.

2020 Lincoln Navigator Reviews Summary

From an impressive customer care program to a lineup of luxury vehicles focused on catering to and coddling its clients, Lincoln is carving a niche for itself in a space the automaker has referred to as “quiet luxury.” With the discontinuation of both the Continental and MKZ sedans after the 2020 model year, Lincoln will now rely on a lineup of four SUVs to continue its quest for success. Of those SUVs, the 2020 Lincoln Navigator is the flagship setting the course for the future.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 272 hp I4

Engine

3.5L 450 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

4X2

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

8

Horsepower

272 hp @ 6500 rpm

Horsepower

450 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

22

MPG City

16

MPG Highway

28

MPG Highway

22
2020 Acura RDX
2020 Acura RDX
$37,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Lincoln Navigator
2020 Lincoln Navigator
$76,185MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Acura RDX
$37,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Lincoln Navigator
$76,185MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$37,800
$76,185
Average price
$35,063
$62,919
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
4.6
Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

Read full review

8.2 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Unintuitive technology
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Powerful engine
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
Summary

It should no longer be breaking news that, to new-car buyers, crossovers are king. Within that market, the small luxury crossover segment has been growing at an incredible rate. Every automaker wants to get a piece, but Acura has long been an early adopter with its 2-row, 5-passenger RDX.

The Acura RDX, built at Honda's Marysville, Ohio, assembly plant, was first introduced for the 2007 model year. From the start, the RDX enjoyed great success. It entered its third generation with the 2019 model year, and it offers plenty of space, creature comforts, and safety tech. That 2019 model carries over to the 2020 vehicle we tested.

The RDX competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Audi Q5, and BMW X3, and it holds its own against all three. It offers more content at a lower price, and in some cases, it has better safety technology. It also competes with the Lexus NX, Jaguar F-PACE, and Lincoln MKC.

We reviewed the 2019 RDX and came away with a very favourable conclusion. But seeing as this is one of the best-selling small luxury SUVs—and Acura’s best selling vehicle—it seemed like a good time to take a closer look and unpack more of what we like and dislike about the RDX. We’ll also determine which trim of the RDX provides the best value to shoppers.

From an impressive customer care program to a lineup of luxury vehicles focused on catering to and coddling its clients, Lincoln is carving a niche for itself in a space the automaker has referred to as “quiet luxury.” With the discontinuation of both the Continental and MKZ sedans after the 2020 model year, Lincoln will now rely on a lineup of four SUVs to continue its quest for success. Of those SUVs, the 2020 Lincoln Navigator is the flagship setting the course for the future.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 272 hp I4
3.5L 450 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
4X2
Seating Capacity
5
8
Horsepower
272 hp @ 6500 rpm
450 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
22
16
MPG Highway
28
22
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