2020 Lexus NX 300 vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Lexus NX 300 and 2020 Toyota RAV4 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 2020 Lexus NX 300 and the 2020 Toyota RAV4.
When comparing the 2020 Lexus NX 300's and the 2020 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Lexus NX 300 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Lexus NX 300's and the 2020 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the 2020 Lexus NX 300.
Pricing: A used 2020 Lexus NX 300 ranges from $22,498 to $35,868 while a used 2020 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $19,000 to $31,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Lexus NX 300 loses 39.2 percent of its value and the 2020 Toyota RAV4 loses 30.3 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Toyota RAV4 retains 9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Lexus NX 300.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Lexus NX 300’s base engine makes 235 horsepower, and the 2020 Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 203 horsepower. The NX 300 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. This gives the 2020 Toyota RAV4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Lexus NX 300. The NX 300 uses premium unleaded, and the RAV4 uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Lexus NX 300 and the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36870
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
44872
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33500 - 73400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
24855
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
22995 - 26645
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28936
Price Range:
22498 - 35868
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
29130
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
21510 - 46211
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
322
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68068
# Good or Great Deals:
124
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
25192
Price Range:
19000 - 31995
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
19977
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
16297 - 25192
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1016
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82845
# Good or Great Deals:
380
Lexus NX 300 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Lexus NX 300
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
7.0 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Toyota RAV4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
4.6 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.312
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9512128672068997
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 36.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.075770955068187
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 19.8
Lexus NX 300 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
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24 out of / 70Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
47 out of / 70Ranking
47 out of / 70Ranking
49 out of / 70Ranking
54 out of / 70Ranking
62 out of / 70Toyota RAV4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 54Ranking
7 out of / 66Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 18Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 54Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
29 out of / 66Ranking
30 out of / 66Ranking
37 out of / 66Ranking
44 out of / 66Ranking
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65 out of / 66Ranking
65 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Lexus NX 300 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, Luxury
2020 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels
Adventure, LE, Limited, TRD Off-Road, XLE, XLE Premium
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 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):
5 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:
235 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
203 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 445 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 508 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
17.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
37.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3940 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
182.7 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3370 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Blue Vortex Metallic
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Orange
Cadmium Orange
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Flame
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Beige
Creme / Creme w/Dark Umber Trim
Black
Black / Black w/Dark Umber Trim / Black/Bronze
Brown
Glazed Caramel w/Dark Umber Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/Dark Umber Trim
Interior Colors
Beige
Nutmeg
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
