2018 Lexus RX 450h vs. 2019 Lexus RX 450h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Lexus RX 450h and 2019 Lexus RX 450h contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Lexus RX 450h and the 2019 Lexus RX 450h.
When we compare the 2018 Lexus RX 450h's and the 2019 Lexus RX 450h's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Lexus RX 450h and 2019 Lexus RX 450h have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Lexus RX 450h's and the 2019 Lexus RX 450h's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Lexus RX 450h is a better car than the 2019 Lexus RX 450h.
Pricing: A used 2018 Lexus RX 450h ranges from $24,268 to $39,089 while a used 2019 Lexus RX 450h is priced between $26,450 to $40,991.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Lexus RX 450h and the 2019 Lexus RX 450h both lose 40.6 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 450h is 8.1 out of 10. Lexus RX 450h is ranked 3 out of 31 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 28 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Lexus RX 450h is ranked 3 and the Lexus RX 450h is ranked 3 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Lexus RX 450h is also ranked 3 out of 11 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs while the Lexus RX 450h is ranked 3 out of 11 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Lexus RX 450h is 8.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Lexus RX 450h and the 2019 Lexus RX 450h makes 308 horsepower. Both the RX 450h and the RX 450h are rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus RX 450h has an average safety rating of 4.45 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
45895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
59828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
45895 - 79900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
46245
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
61783
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
46245 - 79900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31367
Price Range:
24268 - 39089
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
27410
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
21261 - 31367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
37
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92733
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34151
Price Range:
26450 - 40991
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
34768
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
27812 - 43290
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
54
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86853
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Lexus RX 450h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
Lexus RX 450h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Lexus RX 450h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
11.1 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.44
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Lexus RX 450h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
12.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
12.1 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.44
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.896314796381194
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 14.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9164241387354132
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 14.3
Lexus RX 450h Rankings
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29 out of / 31Lexus RX 450h Rankings
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29 out of / 31Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2018 Lexus RX 450h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
2019 Lexus RX 450h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 28 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
533 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 28 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
533 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
18 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
18 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4740 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4740 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim
Black
Black w/Espresso Walnut Trim / Black w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Noble Brown w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Noble Brown w/Matte Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim
Gray
Stratus Gray w/Espresso Walnut Trim / Stratus Gray w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Stratus Gray w/Striated Black Trim
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim
Black
Black w/Espresso Walnut Trim / Black w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Noble Brown w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Noble Brown w/Matte Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim
Gray
Stratus Gray w/Espresso Walnut Trim / Stratus Gray w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Stratus Gray w/Striated Black Trim
