Lexus NX 200t vs. Lexus RX 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus NX 200t and Lexus RX 350 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 Lexus NX 200t and the Lexus RX 350.
When we compare the Lexus NX 200t's and the Lexus RX 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus NX 200t has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus RX 350 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus NX 200t's and the Lexus RX 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus NX 200t is a better car than the Lexus RX 350.
Pricing: A used 2017 Lexus NX 200t ranges from $18,536 to $28,078 while a used 2017 Lexus RX 350 is priced between $22,500 to $33,988.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus NX 200t’s base engine makes 235 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 350 base engine makes 295 horsepower. The NX 200t is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. The RX 350 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles.This gives the Lexus NX 200t the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lexus RX 350 the advantage in maximum range. The NX 200t uses premium unleaded, and the RX 350 uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus RX 350 has an average safety rating of 4.42 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,285
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,935
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$32,880 - $53,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$43,220
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,497
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$38,260 - $104,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,305
Price Range:
$18,536 - $28,078
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$20,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,625 - $30,138
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
187
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76,287
# Good or Great Deals:
71
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,031
Price Range:
$22,500 - $33,988
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$28,059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$18,065 - $42,229
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
450
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84,850
# Good or Great Deals:
214
Lexus NX 200t Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lexus RX 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 200t
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.7 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
15.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 6.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
49.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 27.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 10.9
Lexus NX 200t Rankings
Not yet available
Lexus RX 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 20Ranking
21 out of / 59Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 68Ranking
62 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus NX 200t Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
Lexus RX 350 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.42 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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:
295 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 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:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
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:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
18.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3940 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4222 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian
Blue
Blue Vortex Metallic
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
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
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Creme w/Dark Umber Trim / Creme w/Linear Black Shadow Wood Trim
Black
Black w/Dark Umber Trim / Black w/Linear Black Shadow Wood Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Dark Umber Trim
Gray
Not available
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
