A Comparison of Luxury SUVs

Shopping for a luxury SUV presents you with a variety of options, especially when checking out the inventory at Spitzer Lincoln DuBois. Our team is eager to showcase the key features of the 2023 Lincoln Aviator SUV that offers ample space for up to seven adults, twin-turbocharged engine options and bold style. The team at our Lincoln dealership in DuBois, PA, is aware, though, that you have other choices.

That’s why we’ve compiled a comparison of the 2023 Lincoln Aviator vs Acura MDX. Read through the specs below and then stop in to test drive the real winner of this competition - the 2023 Lincoln Aviator.

Upscale Styling

You’ll find complete luxury within the interior of the 2023 Lincoln Aviator and bold style with the exterior of this high-end SUV at our Lincoln dealership in DuBois, PA. The base trim levels of the 2023 Aviator come standard with 19-inch bright machined aluminum wheels while premium trims offer 22-inch black aluminum wheels. All trim levels feature full LED headlamps, light touch door handles, a power liftgate and roof rack aluminum side rails. Move to premium trims, such as the Black Label trim or the Grand Touring Plug-in Hybrid for features that include heated windshield wipers, soft close doors, a hands-free liftgate and adaptive Pixel LED headlamps.

When comparing the 2023 Lincoln Aviator vs Acura MDX, you’ll find that the 2023 Acura MDX is equipped with 19-inch or 21-inch wheels, a panoramic moonroof, LED headlights and an acoustic laminated windshield. You’ll need to upgrade for a power lift tailgate, roof rails and LED fog lights.

The interior of both models offer you the comfort you crave, but the 2023 Lincoln Aviator stands out above the competition. The 2023 Lincoln Aviator comes standard with Lincoln Soft Touch Seats with a 10-way driver seat with power lumbar support and memory settings. The base trims, such as the Standard and Reserve trim, feature tri-zone automatic climate control, a frameless interior rearview mirror, a Panoramic Vista Roof® and heated front seats.

When upgrading to premium trims such as the Black Label models or the Grand Touring models, you gain features that include quad-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front and rear seats, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. The 2023 Acura MDX does offer standard sport seats with leatherette trimmed interior but you’ll need to upgrade to the premium trims for Perforated Milano Premium leather-trimmed interior.

Turbocharged Performance

Find all the power you want and need when driving the 2023 Lincoln Aviator. This high-end SUV features a standard 400-horsepower Twin-Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that generates 415 lb-ft of torque and pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Available with both rear-wheel drive or intelligent all-wheel drive, the 2023 Aviator is also available with a 494-horsepower Twin-Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 plug-in hybrid that features a modular hybrid transmission with SelectShift® capability.

The 2023 MDX also features two engine options but you won’t find the horsepower or a plug-in hybrid option like you would with the 2023 Lincoln Aviator from our Lincoln dealership in DuBois, PA. The 2023 Acura MDX is powered by a standard 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 267 lb-ft of torque and pairs with front-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Premium trims come standard with a 355-horsepower 3.0-liter Turbo 6-cylinder engine that generates 354 lb-ft of torque and pairs with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™.

High-End Safety Features

When opting for a Lincoln SUV, expect high-end driver assistance technologies. A comparison of the 2023 Lincoln Aviator vs Acura MDX, shows that the all-new Aviator is equipped with post-collision braking, automatic high beams, a lane keeping system, blind spot monitoring with cross traffic alerts and a forward and reverse parking system. When moving to premium trims, such as the Grand Touring Black Label, driver assist features include intelligent adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition, evasive steering assist and reverse brake assist.

Standard safety features of the 2023 Acura MDX include a collision mitigation braking system, pedestrian detection, forward collision warnings and lane departure warnings. The 2023 Acura MDX also comes standard with road departure mitigation, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic monitors and lane keeping assist.

Impressive Interior Technology

Get ready to see enhanced multimedia features within the 2023 Lincoln Aviator from Spitzer Lincoln DuBois. A comparison of the 2023 Lincoln Aviator vs Acura MDX, shows that the 2023 Lincoln Aviator stands out with a standard 10.1-inch touchscreen display, a remote start system, USB ports, a Wi-Fi hotspot and intelligent access with a push-button start. Premium configurations feature the Lincoln Co-Pilot360™ 1.5 Plus suite with a wireless charging pad, voice-activated navigation, a head-up display and a 360-degree camera. Select terms feature a 28-speaker Revel® Ultima 3D Audio system and a rear seat entertainment system.

By comparison, the 2023 Acura MDX does feature multimedia within the interior, but not as much as the 2023 Lincoln Aviator. All trims of the 2023 MDX are equipped with a wireless charging pad, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a 12.3-inch center display and wireless smartphone syncing via Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto. This SUV offers navigation, a head-up display and remote start with premium trims. Select configurations of the 2023 Acura MDX offer either a 9-speaker sound system or a 25-speaker premium audio system.

The Real Winner: The 2023 Lincoln Aviator

It’s clear from a comparison of the 2023 Lincoln Aviator vs Acura MDX, that the all-new Aviator is the stand-out SUV. See for yourself when scheduling a test drive at our Lincoln dealership in DuBois, PA. We guarantee you’ll love what the 2023 Lincoln Aviator trim levels have to offer.