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Lexus NX 300h vs. Toyota RAV4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus NX 300h and 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 Lexus NX 300h and the Toyota RAV4.

When comparing the Lexus NX 300h's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Lexus NX 300h has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus NX 300h's and the Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the Lexus NX 300h.

Pricing: A used 2021 Lexus NX 300h ranges from $31,931 to $40,889 while a used 2021 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $22,244 to $32,499.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus NX 300h loses 40.9 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 loses 28.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 retains 12.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus NX 300h.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus NX 300h is 8.1 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Lexus NX 300h being ranked 2 out of 10 Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs and the Toyota RAV4 being ranked 2 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus NX 300h is 6.3 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota RAV4 an advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus NX 300h.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus NX 300h’s base engine makes 194 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 203 horsepower. The NX 300h is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles.This gives the Lexus NX 300h the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota RAV4 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lexus NX 300h and the Toyota RAV4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$40,160

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:

$26,350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$25,515

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,700 - $27,890

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$36,509

Price Range:

$31,931 - $40,889

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:

93

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

46,794

# Good or Great Deals:

31

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,833

Price Range:

$22,244 - $32,499

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,444

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$20,734 - $27,641

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

2,136

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

58,123

# Good or Great Deals:

382

Lexus NX 300h Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

6.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 300h

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

3.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

7.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

6.9 - 10.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

40.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1

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:

2.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.7 - 13.9

Lexus NX 300h Rankings

Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 10

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 29

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 27

Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs

2 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs

3 / 10

Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs for Tall People

5 / 10

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs

7 / 29

Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

7 / 27

Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 10

Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid SUVs

8 / 29

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

8 / 27

Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs for Towing

8 / 10

Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 10

Best Off-road Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs

9 / 10

Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 10

Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs

16 / 29

Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

17 / 27

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 27

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

19 / 29

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

19 / 29

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

20 / 27

Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

21 / 27

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

22 / 29

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs for Towing

23 / 29

Best Off-road Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

23 / 27

Best Off-road Luxury Hybrid SUVs

25 / 29

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

26 / 27

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

28 / 29

Toyota RAV4 Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

1 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

1 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

1 / 20

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 14

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

2 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Reliable Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

3 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

5 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

6 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 19

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

19 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

22 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

25 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

29 / 39

Safest Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

35 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

36 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

37 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

45 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

65 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

66 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Lexus NX 300h Trim Levels

Base, F SPORT Black Line, Luxury

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

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:

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

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:

2.5 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

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):


28 / 35 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

406 / 508 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

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

Alloy wheels:

Available

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

Android Auto:

Standard

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

Alloy wheels:

Available

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

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:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

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:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

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:

16.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

53.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.7 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:

4180 lbs

Width:

83.9 inches

Height:

64.8 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

104.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.7 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:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

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

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Not available

Orange

Not available

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

White

Super White

Blue

Blue Flame

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

Nutmeg

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

Red

Not available

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