BMW X3 vs. Lexus RX 450h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X3 and 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 BMW X3 and the Lexus RX 450h.
When we compare the BMW X3's and the Lexus RX 450h's specifications and ratings, the BMW X3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW X3's and the Lexus RX 450h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h is a better car than the BMW X3.
Pricing: A used 2021 BMW X3 ranges from $31,999 to $42,004 while a used 2021 Lexus RX 450h is priced between $38,998 to $50,954.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X3 loses 52.7 percent of its value and the Lexus RX 450h loses 46.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 450h retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X3.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X3 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Lexus RX 450h's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the BMW X3 being ranked 9 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs and the Lexus RX 450h being ranked 4 out of 29. Out of 27 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, the BMW X3 is ranked 9 and the Lexus RX 450h is ranked 4.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X3 is 8.5 out of 10. For the Lexus RX 450h the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 450h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X3.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X3’s base engine makes 288 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 450h base engine makes 308 horsepower. The X3 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 373 miles. The RX 450h is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. This gives the Lexus RX 450h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW X3. The X3 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the RX 450h uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the BMW X3 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
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:
$49,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$49,110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$40,160 - $53,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$47,920
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$65,886
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$47,920 - $83,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,496
Price Range:
$31,999 - $42,004
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$38,548
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$36,509 - $42,872
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
883
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,237
# Good or Great Deals:
447
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$45,291
Price Range:
$38,998 - $50,954
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$56,824
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$45,291 - $82,870
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
65
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,701
# Good or Great Deals:
20
BMW X3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus RX 450h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 450h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
10.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
6.3 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
74.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
17.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
9.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1 - 17.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
6.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 38.6
BMW X3 Rankings
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7 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
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9 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
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13 out of / 29Ranking
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15 out of / 27Ranking
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21 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Lexus RX 450h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
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6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
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9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
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25 out of / 27Ranking
27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
BMW X3 Trim Levels
xDrive30e
Lexus RX 450h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, F SPORT Handling
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
294 / 373 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128.6 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:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
32.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4586 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
185.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 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 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Canberra Beige/Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Black
Black / Black w/ Oyster Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching
Gray
Oyster w/ Contrast Stitching
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Striated Black Trim
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/Matte Walnut Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Glazed Caramel w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Glazed Caramel w/Matte Walnut Trim
Gray
Birch w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Birch w/Matte Walnut Trim / Birch w/Striated Black Trim
