Lexus RX 330 vs. Lexus RX 300
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 330 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 RX 330 and the Lexus RX 300.
When we compare the Lexus RX 330's and the Lexus RX 300's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 330 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 RX 330's and the Lexus RX 300's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 330 is a better car than the Lexus RX 300.
Pricing: A used 2006 Lexus RX 330 ranges from $4,000 to $11,036 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 RX 330’s base engine makes 223 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 300 base engine makes 220 horsepower. The RX 330 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 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 RX 330 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus RX 300. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus RX 330 and Lexus RX 300 are comparable in regards to rear head room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37065
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35700
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7459
Price Range:
4000 - 11036
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
28
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
186198
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5859
Price Range:
2528 - 8997
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
200934
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Lexus RX 330 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lexus RX 300 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 330
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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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
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.30871473555535
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.878988548723322
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Lexus RX 330 Rankings
Not yet available
Lexus RX 300 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus RX 330 Trim Levels
Base
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
223 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
238 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 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:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
38.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
140.3 cubic feet
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:
3860 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
186.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 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:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/70R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Bamboo Pearl / Savannah Metallic
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Breakwater Blue Metallic / Neptune Blue Mica
Gray
Flint Mica
Green
Black Forest Pearl
Silver
Millennium Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White
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
Silver
Millennium SIlver Metallic
White
White Gold Crystal
Gold
Burnished Gold Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black leather
Gray
Light Gray leather
White
Ivory leather
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
White
Ivory
