Lexus NX 350 vs. Lexus RX 300
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus NX 350 and Lexus RX 300 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 350 and the Lexus RX 300.
In comparing the Lexus NX 350's and the Lexus RX 300's specifications and ratings, the Lexus NX 350 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Lexus RX 300 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Lexus NX 350's and the Lexus RX 300's specifications and ratings, the Lexus NX 350 is a better car than the Lexus RX 300.
Pricing: A used 2025 Lexus NX 350 ranges from $43,476 to $53,998 while a used 2003 Lexus RX 300 is priced between $2,528 to $8,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus NX 350’s base engine makes 275 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 300 base engine makes 220 horsepower. The NX 350 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. The RX 300 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 399 miles. This gives the Lexus NX 350 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus RX 300. The NX 350 uses premium unleaded, and the RX 300 uses gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
47794 - 58670
Starting MSRP:
44725
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49635
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23800 - 79100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
48030
Price Range:
43476 - 53998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
51781
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
25863 - 81247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5859
Price Range:
2528 - 8997
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
162495
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Lexus NX 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus RX 300 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 350
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.0 - 16.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 300
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:
1.6454855484604731
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 54.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.878988548723322
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Lexus NX 350 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 64Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 28Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 68Ranking
47 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Ranking
64 out of / 68Lexus RX 300 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus NX 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Premium
Lexus RX 300 Trim Levels
Base
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:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
275 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
317 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
222 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 399 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
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:
N/A
Blind Spot 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
46.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4035 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3715 lbs
Width:
71.5 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
180.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/70R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Copper Crest
Black
Caviar
Blue
Grecian Water
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Redline
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Blue Vapor Metallic / Indigo Ink Pearl
Gray
Not available
Green
Mineral Green Opalescent / Woodland Pearl
Red
Not available
Silver
Millennium SIlver Metallic
White
White Gold Crystal
Gold
Burnished Gold Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Stippled Black Trim
Brown
Palomino w/ Stippled Black Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/ Stippled Black Trim
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Ivory
