Since you have "8-10 months" the 2016 MKC will be out and a lot better. Get all these "bugs" out that people been saying on this site. Plus no more Ford Touch in all new Ford/lincoln models 2016 and on.I've been watching the Acura RDX since the second generation came out and biding my time for an upgrade from my 3G TL. While I've been waiting, I've been watching other models including the MKC. The RDX is a few months away from its mid-model changes and rumors are running rampant, but in the meantime I decided to stop by the local Lincoln dealership and see an MKC in person. I did it right after stopping at the Acura dealership to see the current RDX again; never visited at night, so wanted to see what the dash and illumination looked like.
Pros for the MKC: technology is definitely a notch above. Center console easy to comprehend, instrument cluster shows more information.
Pros for the RDX: the perception of much more interior space. The back seat room seems much smaller (I'm 6'2", and with the driver's seat in a comfortable position there was maybe 8" of knee room behind me). I also felt more "confined" in the driver's seat; much less leg room, especially toward the console. My spouse also felt the same.
I figure we have a good 8-10 months before we make a deal, but I'm wondering how many other here feel the cabin is a little more claustrophobic than some other models (we're also looking at the NX, but haven't been to a dealership to see one). After sitting in the MKC, I get the same feeling just looking at an Escape. It's much smaller now than before I sat in one.
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Put Acura RDX back on your list like I am doing. Check out the 2016 RDXI've been watching the Acura RDX since the second generation came out and biding my time for an upgrade from my 3G TL. While I've been waiting, I've been watching other models including the MKC. The RDX is a few months away from its mid-model changes and rumors are running rampant, but in the meantime I decided to stop by the local Lincoln dealership and see an MKC in person. I did it right after stopping at the Acura dealership to see the current RDX again; never visited at night, so wanted to see what the dash and illumination looked like.
Pros for the MKC: technology is definitely a notch above. Center console easy to comprehend, instrument cluster shows more information.
Pros for the RDX: the perception of much more interior space. The back seat room seems much smaller (I'm 6'2", and with the driver's seat in a comfortable position there was maybe 8" of knee room behind me). I also felt more "confined" in the driver's seat; much less leg room, especially toward the console. My spouse also felt the same.
I figure we have a good 8-10 months before we make a deal, but I'm wondering how many other here feel the cabin is a little more claustrophobic than some other models (we're also looking at the NX, but haven't been to a dealership to see one). After sitting in the MKC, I get the same feeling just looking at an Escape. It's much smaller now than before I sat in one.
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Did you even read any of the 2016 Acura RDX articles? They was a lot of updates from 2015 modle. Like front and back LED lights added and venterlated from seats like other already had and caught up with others in technology package with some new stuff added in 2016.My eyes hurt now. I do not see anything interesting or updated what so ever, does not work at all for me. Not even in the same class.
^ There's no adjustable suspension as well. These are all notable missing features, but not "must-haves" IMO.2016 rdx, no heated steering wheel, no automatic high beams, no power folding outside mirrors. Forget about it
Well said rbreeze :nerd . RDX on my short list now also with new 2016 updates now. The price will go up from 2015 modle RDX with the new added "Advanced package" in 2016 RDX. Now just wait for pricing and build mode to come up on Acura website to compare it to MKC. I would wait for 2016 MKC to hit dealer lots anyways. So few months to decide what 2016 I will purchase . :grin^ There's no adjustable suspension as well. These are all notable missing features, but not "must-haves" IMO.
The refreshed '16 RDX is actually on my 'short list' for a suitably sized [small-to-midsize] SUV/CUV to buy within the next 4-6 months. The MKC was on my/our short list, however the tight rear seat area situation (non-flat rear floor design and an overly challenging entry/exit for normal sized adults) puts the MKC largely out of the running.
The RDX sells extremely well because it does everything well and is more reasonably priced as compared to all of its segment competition. In Canada a fully equipped 2.3L MKC Reserve MSRPs for $55K; the fully equipped RDX w/Tech Pkg MSRPs for $46K. $9,000 is a big price difference - and for a lot of people a few missing features aren't worth another $9K.
And then there's the matter of vehicle residual values. According to the Residual Values calculator at Cars.com, the residual value of the '15 MKC drops to 44% after 36 months; the residual value of the '15 RDX is projected as being 54% after 36 months. That'a full 10% difference.
According to US News, "With the best combination of positive reviews and long-term ownership costs in its class, the Acura RDX is our 2015 Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money".
Link #1 : U.S. News Best Cars Announces the 2015 Best Cars for the Money - US News
Link #2 : 2015 Acura RDX Reviews, Pictures and Prices | U.S. News Best Cars
The US News award for the Acura RDX is for the 2015 m-y vehicle that is missing a lot of the latest safety/luxury/tech features; the significantly refreshed 2016 RDX largely takes care of that issue. As well the front and back ends of the '16 vehicle have been nicely updated.
Top 10 Small Luxury SUV sales figures for the month of January 2015 (source GoodCarBadCar.net):
Acura RDX - 3517
Audi Q5 - 2927
Lexus NX - 2812
Lincoln MKC - 1602
Volvo XC60 - 1517
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque - 1403
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class - 1398
BMW X3 - 1341
Porsche Macan - 796
BMW X4 - 396
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Acura has the MDX that you can compare to Lincoln MKX. By the way Acura MDX is Best selling midsize luxury SUV . :winkAlready have those options on both my daily drivers, why would I want a vehicle that offers anything less?
Residual is used for a lease, I don't lease, because the total cost is never set for the customers benefit any more. Plus no one can truly base the residual of a new unproven model just using the brand's past as a bases. I will take my chances at the time sale or trade in, no pressure.
RDX is 4.3 inches longer and you lose .2 on WB. Lose .8 front leg and you gain 1.5 inches to rear leg. I don't drive from the back seat.
Why don't we use the MKX to compare to RDX, after all their both X's! 2015 MKX is 3.2 longer, wheel base is 5.5 longer, the legroom for front seat is .4 longer, rear 1.3 longer. Everything is bigger in the MKX! Will be additional gains to the 2016 MKX, once the specifications are released.
2015 MKC | View Interior Specifications | Lincoln.com
2015 Acura RDX | Specifications | Acura.com
2015 Lincoln MKX | Exterior Specs | Lincoln.com
I've been told “You get what your willing to pay for!” :wink
I will put it this way, if someone gave me an RDX, I would have it delivered to a more interesting dealership, to be traded in for something better.
The just updated it a little bit in the 2016 RDX modle year.I just don't see "luxury" when I look at the RDX's interior. It looks very plain jane to me.
