Lexus NX 450h+ vs. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus NX 450h+ and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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 450h+ and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
When comparing the Lexus NX 450h+'s and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Lexus NX 450h+ has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Lexus NX 450h+'s and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a better car than the Lexus NX 450h+.
Pricing: A used 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ ranges from $56,215 to $65,529 while a used 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is priced between $33,827 to $44,499. For a new model, the Lexus NX 450h+'s price is between $62,051 and $66,555, with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid priced between $33,984 and $44,681.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus NX 450h+ loses 43.2 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid loses 30.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus NX 450h+.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus NX 450h+’s base engine makes 302 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid base engine makes 219 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus NX 450h+ and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Lexus NX 450h+ has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
62051 - 66555
Starting MSRP:
58755
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
56963
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
43465 - 69230
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
33984 - 44681
Starting MSRP:
31725
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
35591
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
28220 - 43690
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
61102
Price Range:
56215 - 65529
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
62099
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
49630 - 73102
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2835
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15213
# Good or Great Deals:
1086
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
38897
Price Range:
33827 - 44499
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
39761
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
33760 - 51180
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1069
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21028
# Good or Great Deals:
359
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.53273467
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.43961917 - 0.59098495
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
9661
Depreciation %:
0.30452457
Resale Value $:
22064
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.32963052
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
0.30452457 - 0.50829085
Lexus NX 450h+ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.815066 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.271951 / 10
Reliability:
6.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.615854 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 450h+
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
10.0 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.076
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6054644828190239
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 6.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.537629376914086
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.0 - 8.6
Lexus NX 450h+ Rankings
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31 out of / 32Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Rankings
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34 out of / 36Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Lexus NX 450h+ Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Handling
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, SE, Woodland Edition, XLE, XLE Premium, XSE
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):
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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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:
302 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
219 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
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:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 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:
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:
4475 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
65.8 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3690 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Grecian Water
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Orange
Cadmium Orange
Red
Redline
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim / Black/Rich Cream w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim
Brown
Palomino w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Beige
Nutmeg
