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The 2026 Acura ADX starts at $35,000 against the Lexus UX 300h’s $37,715 and weighs 86 pounds less. The moonroof, power tailgate with walk-away close, paddle shifters, heated front seats, wireless charging, power folding mirrors and Active Noise Cancellation are all standard on the ADX and either optional or unavailable on the UX.
The UX 300h is a hybrid, and that is the honest headline: it will use less fuel than the ADX, and for some buyers that settles it before anything else on this page.
On equipment, though, the ADX includes a long list of things the Lexus either charges for or does not offer at all.
| Specification | 2026 Acura ADX | 2026 Lexus UX 300h |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $37,715 |
| Curb weight | 3,369 lb | 3,455 lb |
| One-touch power moonroof | Standard | Additional cost |
| Power tailgate with walk-away close | Standard | Additional cost |
| Paddle shifters | Standard | Most expensive trim only |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Standard | Not available |
| Heated front seats | Standard | Additional cost |
| Wireless smartphone charging | Standard | Higher trims only |
| Power folding mirrors | Standard | Additional cost |
| Powertrain limited warranty | 6 years / 70,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Base-trim figures as published by each manufacturer. Lexus trim content varies by model year.
This is the section that decides the comparison. Seven items on the glance table above are standard on the ADX and cost extra on the UX 300h — or in the case of Active Noise Cancellation, are not available on the Lexus at all.
Active Noise Cancellation uses the audio system to counteract low-frequency drone. On a long freeway run it is the difference between arriving tired and arriving fine. Lexus does not offer it on the UX.
The power tailgate with walk-away close is the other one people underestimate. Hands full, arms loaded — you walk away and it shuts itself. On the UX that is an extra cost.
| Specification | ADX | UX 300h |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | Standard | Not available |
| Power tailgate with walk-away close | Standard | Additional cost |
| Moonroof | Standard | Additional cost |
| Heated front seats | Standard | Additional cost |
| Wireless charging | Standard | Higher trims only |
The ADX is the lighter car at 3,369 pounds against 3,455, and it comes with paddle shifters as standard. On the UX 300h paddles are reserved for the most expensive trim.
The two have quite different characters. The UX is a hybrid tuned for smooth, efficient progress. The ADX is tuned to feel eager. Neither approach is wrong; they are aimed at different drivers, and a test drive will tell you which one you are within five minutes.
| Specification | ADX | UX 300h |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,369 lb | 3,455 lb |
| Paddle shifters | Standard | Top trim only |
$2,715 separates the starting prices, which is the narrowest gap of any ADX comparison on this site. Once you add the moonroof, heated seats, power tailgate and wireless charging to a UX, the real difference is a good deal larger.
Acura covers the powertrain for 6 years or 70,000 miles against Lexus’s 4 years or 50,000. Lexus hybrid components carry their own separate, longer coverage — ask for the current terms in writing.
| Specification | ADX | UX 300h |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $37,715 |
| Powertrain limited warranty | 6 years / 70,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
The UX 300h is a hybrid and the ADX is not. Its fuel economy is substantially better, and for a high-mileage commuter that advantage compounds every year. This is the strongest single argument for the Lexus and it is a good one.
Lexus reliability and resale reputation is exceptional and consistently documented, and Lexus hybrid powertrains in particular have a long record of durability.
Lexus dealer service experience rates at or near the top of owner satisfaction surveys year after year.
If fuel economy is your first priority, buy the UX 300h. The hybrid advantage is real and no amount of standard equipment offsets it for a high-mileage driver.
If you drive average mileage and want the moonroof, heated seats, power tailgate, paddles, wireless charging and noise cancellation included rather than optioned, the ADX gives you all of that for less money.
Work out your annual mileage before you shop. That number, more than anything on this page, decides which of these two is right.
Yes. The UX 300h is a hybrid and returns substantially better fuel economy than the 2026 Acura ADX, which is not offered as a hybrid. For high-mileage drivers that is the strongest argument for the Lexus.
The one-touch power moonroof, power tailgate with walk-away close, paddle shifters, heated front seats, wireless charging and power folding mirrors are all standard on the ADX and optional or trim-restricted on the UX 300h. Active Noise Cancellation is standard on the ADX and not available on the UX at all.
The ADX starts at $35,000 and the UX 300h at $37,715 — a difference of $2,715 before options.
No. Active Noise Cancellation is standard on the ADX and is not offered on the UX 300h.
Acura covers the ADX powertrain for 6 years or 70,000 miles against 4 years or 50,000 miles on the Lexus. Lexus hybrid components carry separate, longer coverage — ask the dealer for current terms in writing.
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Specifications, features and pricing are as published by each manufacturer at the time of writing and are subject to change. Competitive figures are drawn from manufacturer-published product information. Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, license, destination and handling, registration and documentary fees, and dealer-installed accessories. Dealers set actual selling prices. Feature availability varies by trim and may change during the model year — confirm equipment on the window sticker of the specific vehicle you are considering. Driver-assistance systems are aids only and do not replace safe driving; see the Owner’s Manual for limitations.