Acura trim levels work a little differently than many luxury brands. Instead of a long list of trim names, most Acura models start with a well-equipped base vehicle and build up through packages: Technology, A-Spec, Advance, and on select models, Type S. The catch is that each model mixes those packages its own way, so an "Advance" on one Acura doesn't always match an "Advance" on another.
This guide breaks down the 2026 Acura ADX, RDX, MDX, and Integra, explains what each package generally adds, and covers what Acura has announced for the models ahead. Use it as your starting point, then confirm the exact features on the vehicle you're considering, since equipment varies by model, model year, and configuration.
Acura of Lafayette is an Acura dealership serving Acadiana from Johnston Street in Lafayette, LA, an easy drive from Youngsville, Broussard, and New Iberia. When you're ready, our team can line up the packages you're comparing so you can see the differences side by side on a test drive.
Most 2026 Acura models draw from the same five building blocks. Here's what each one means in plain terms, with links to the deeper explanations below.
The lineup is also shifting. Acura has announced a pause in RDX production while it develops a next-generation RDX with a two-motor hybrid powertrain, and it's pausing the MDX Type S after the 2026 model year. Acura has said it plans to bring many Type S features and styling cues to other MDX trims, so expect the package mix to keep changing. We'll update this guide as new model years arrive.
Here's a side-by-side look at Acura A-Spec vs. Technology vs. Advance, plus Base and Type S, and which 2026 models offer each one.
Package |
General Focus |
Offered On (2026 Models) |
Base |
Base is a well-equipped starting point with Acura's core safety, connectivity, and comfort features. |
ADX, Integra, RDX, MDX |
Technology Package |
Technology adds premium audio, richer seat materials, and convenience tech for shoppers who want more without stepping to the top package. |
RDX, MDX, and Integra (paired with A-Spec) |
A-Spec Package |
A-Spec adds sport-inspired styling, unique wheels, and a sportier cabin without changing the engine. |
ADX, Integra, RDX, MDX |
Advance Package |
Advance adds Acura's top comfort and tech features, including a head-up display and surround-view camera on the RDX and MDX. |
RDX, MDX |
A-Spec Advance Package |
A-Spec Advance combines A-Spec styling with Advance-level features for drivers who want both in one vehicle. |
ADX, RDX, MDX |
Type S |
Type S delivers the most power in its model line, with a turbocharged engine and performance hardware to match. |
Integra; MDX (as Type S Advance, through the 2026 model year) |
This is a general map. The right package also depends on your commute, how many seats you need, which features you'll use every day, and your budget.
A-Spec is Acura's sport-appearance package. It changes how the vehicle looks and feels from the driver's seat, with features such as unique wheels, darker exterior accents, A-Spec badging, and sport-themed interior trim. A-Spec does not add horsepower on its own, so think of it as styling and cabin character rather than a performance upgrade.
The details depend on the model. On the 2026 ADX, RDX, and MDX, A-Spec adds LED fog lights, ventilated front seats on top of the standard heated seats, a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, and suede-style seat trim. Those ventilated seats earn their keep during a Lafayette summer.
On the 2026 Integra, A-Spec brings gloss-black front and rear fascia trim, a sport spoiler, 18-inch wheels, and LED fog lights. Some models also bundle in more: the 2026 RDX A-Spec includes Technology Package content along with a 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D premium audio system.
The simplest way to think about it: Technology upgrades the everyday experience, and Advance adds the top tier of luxury and driver-assist features. Not every Acura offers both as separate steps, though. In the 2026 lineup, only the RDX and MDX do. The ADX pairs Advance with A-Spec, and the Integra pairs Technology with A-Spec.
On the RDX and MDX, the Technology Package adds perforated Milano leather, a premium audio upgrade, front and rear parking sensors, and multicolor ambient lighting. On the 2026 MDX, that includes a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, while the RDX gets a 12-speaker ELS Studio system and built-in navigation.
Advance builds on Technology with a 10.5-inch head-up display, a surround-view camera system, 16-way power front seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated rear outboard seats on both the RDX and MDX. The MDX Advance adds massaging front seats, and the RDX Advance adds Acura's Adaptive Damper System, which adjusts the shocks as you drive to balance comfort and handling.
Choose Technology if a richer cabin and better sound are what you're after. Step up to Advance if you'll use a head-up display on I-10, 360-degree camera views in a tight parking lot, and extra seat adjustment on longer drives.
A-Spec and Type S both look sporty, but they solve different problems. A-Spec is about appearance and cabin feel, using the same engine as the base model. Type S is Acura's performance designation, with a more powerful turbocharged engine and hardware built to handle it.
The numbers show the gap. The 2026 Integra A-Spec runs a 200-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder, while the Integra Type S steps up to a 320-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine paired with a six-speed manual. On the 2026 MDX, the Type S Advance moves from the standard 290-horsepower V6 to a 355-horsepower turbocharged V6 and adds adaptive air suspension and Brembo front brakes.
If you want the sporty look for daily driving around Lafayette, A-Spec is the more budget-friendly choice. If acceleration and handling are the reason you're shopping Acura, Type S is the one to test drive. Keep in mind that Acura is pausing MDX Type S production after the 2026 model year, with inventory expected to last into early 2027.
Each Acura model uses its own mix of packages. Select a model below to compare its available configurations, features, and upgrades for the 2026 lineup.
The ADX is Acura's smallest SUV and the newest way into the lineup. It suits drivers who want Acura comfort and tech in an easy-to-park size. Every ADX runs a 190-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, with front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available on every package.
There's no standalone Technology or Advance Package on the ADX, so A-Spec Advance is the way to get its top features.
The Integra is Acura's sport compact and the only car in the current Acura lineup. Its hatchback-style liftgate adds cargo room, and every Integra is front-wheel drive. All 2026 models get a 9-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Integra Type S sits at the top of the Integra lineup, built for drivers who want a manual sport compact with serious power. If the Type S is more car than your daily drive calls for, A-Spec with Technology covers most of the comfort and tech features for less.
The MDX is Acura's three-row SUV, built for families who need seats for up to seven. SH-AWD models can tow up to 5,000 pounds with the Acura accessory hitch. Most MDX packages use a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, and every 2026 MDX comes with Google built-in and a 12.3-inch touchscreen.
Acura has said the MDX Type S will be paused after the 2026 model year and that it plans to apply many Type S features and styling to other MDX trims. If an MDX Type S is on your list, current 2026 inventory is the way to get one new.
The RDX is Acura's compact luxury SUV, sized between the ADX and the three-row MDX. Every 2026 RDX has a 272-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). SH-AWD can send extra power to the outside rear wheel in a turn, which helps the RDX corner with more control.
One timing note: Acura has announced a pause in RDX production while it develops a next-generation RDX with a two-motor hybrid powertrain. That makes current RDX availability a matter of remaining inventory, so check what we have before you settle on a specific package.
The right Acura package comes down to what you'll notice every day. Start with the priority that matters most to you.
Type S is Acura's performance answer, offered on the Integra and on remaining 2026 MDX Type S Advance inventory. If you want a sharper feel without a bigger engine, look for adaptive dampers, which come on the Integra A-Spec with Technology and the RDX Advance.
Advance and A-Spec Advance carry Acura's top comfort features. On the RDX and MDX, that means 16-way power front seats and heated rear outboard seats, and the MDX adds massaging front seats. These are the packages to compare if you spend long stretches behind the wheel, from daily runs on Ambassador Caffery Parkway to weekend drives toward Baton Rouge or Lake Charles.
Technology Package upgrades the audio and convenience tech, while Advance adds the head-up display and surround-view camera on the RDX and MDX. Google built-in comes standard on every 2026 MDX, and on the ADX, A-Spec Advance is the package that adds Google built-in.
The ADX and Integra are the most accessible ways into the Acura lineup. Their base and A-Spec versions already include wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and standard driver-assistance features. Starting with base or A-Spec and adding only what you'll use helps keep your payment where you want it. We make it easy to explore payment options online before you visit.
A-Spec is worth it if you want sportier styling, a more distinctive cabin, and, on the ADX, RDX, and MDX, ventilated front seats. It doesn't add power, so if performance is the goal, look at Type S instead. For many Acadiana drivers, ventilated seats alone make A-Spec a practical upgrade during the hottest months of the year.
No. In the 2026 lineup, the RDX and MDX offer both a standalone Advance Package and an A-Spec Advance Package. The ADX offers Advance only as A-Spec Advance, and the Integra doesn't offer Advance at all. On the Integra, A-Spec with Technology Package is the top configuration below Type S.
On models that offer it, yes. Type S sits at the top of the Integra lineup, and the MDX Type S Advance tops the 2026 MDX lineup. The ADX and RDX don't offer Type S, so A-Spec Advance is the top configuration on those models.
A trim level is a distinct version of a model, while a package is a factory-installed bundle of features added to that model. Acura builds most of its lineup with packages, such as "RDX with A-Spec Package," but most shoppers and many websites call each configuration a trim level. When you're comparing Acuras, the two terms work the same way, with Type S as the main exception because it's sold as its own trim.
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An Acura package is a factory-installed group of features that upgrades a model's base configuration, such as styling, technology, or comfort equipment. As part of the Fabre Automotive family, we use no-haggle pricing and a non-commissioned sales team, so you can compare packages at your own pace without pressure. Acura of Lafayette is also a 2025 Acura Precision Team award recipient.
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