Lexus NX 300 vs. Lexus NX 300h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus NX 300 and Lexus NX 300h 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 300 and the Lexus NX 300h.
In comparing the Lexus NX 300's and the Lexus NX 300h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus NX 300 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Lexus NX 300h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Lexus NX 300's and the Lexus NX 300h's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Lexus NX 300 ranges from $25,779 to $35,999 while a used 2021 Lexus NX 300h is priced between $27,773 to $39,960.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus NX 300 loses 39.2 percent of its value and the Lexus NX 300h loses 39.1 percent of its value. This means the Lexus NX 300h retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus NX 300.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus NX 300’s base engine makes 235 horsepower, and the Lexus NX 300h base engine makes 194 horsepower. The NX 300 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. The NX 300h is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles.This gives the Lexus NX 300h the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lexus NX 300 the advantage in maximum range. The NX 300 uses premium unleaded, and the NX 300h uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus NX 300 and Lexus NX 300h are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lexus NX 300 and the Lexus NX 300h have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37610
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
46345
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
31800 - 73400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
40160
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
49110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
40160 - 53500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31200
Price Range:
25779 - 35999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
32726
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
24784 - 49306
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
328
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52328
# Good or Great Deals:
144
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34128
Price Range:
27773 - 39960
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
32539
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
31120 - 34912
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51299
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Lexus NX 300 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus NX 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 300
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.0 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 300h
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9485294399263045
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 25.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9892269311768018
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
9.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 25.0
Lexus NX 300 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
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24 out of / 28Ranking
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58 out of / 68Lexus NX 300h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
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24 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 29Ranking
31 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Lexus NX 300 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, Luxury
Lexus NX 300h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Black Line, Luxury
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):
5 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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 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:
194 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 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:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
33 / 30 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
488 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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
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
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:
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
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
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
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:
16.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
4180 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 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:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Orange
Cadmium Orange
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Orange
Cadmium Orange
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Crème w/Dark Umber Trim
Black
Black w/Dark Umber Trim
Brown
Glazed Caramel w/Dark Umber Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/Dark Umber Trim
Interior Colors
Beige
Crème w/Dark Umber Trim
Black
Black w/Dark Umber Trim
Brown
Glazed Caramel w/Dark Umber Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/Dark Umber Trim
