Lexus RX 330 vs. Toyota Highlander
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 330 and Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander.
When comparing the Lexus RX 330's and the Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 330 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 330's and the Toyota Highlander's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander is a better car than the Lexus RX 330.
Pricing: A used 2006 Lexus RX 330 ranges from $4,949 to $12,784 while a used 2006 Toyota Highlander is priced between $4,450 to $11,696.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 330’s base engine makes 223 horsepower, and the Toyota Highlander base engine makes 155 horsepower. The RX 330 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. The Highlander is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles. This gives the Toyota Highlander the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus RX 330. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Highlander has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Lexus RX 330 has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Lexus RX 330 and Toyota Highlander are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Highlander has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,175
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$25,558
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,050 - $29,295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,167
Price Range:
$4,949 - $12,784
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
32
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
177,718
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,563
Price Range:
$4,450 - $11,696
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$7,574
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$5,415 - $15,600
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
56
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
161,253
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Lexus RX 330 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
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 Toyota Highlander
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:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 11.9
Lexus RX 330 Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Highlander Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 67Ranking
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11 out of / 39Ranking
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15 out of / 32Ranking
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52 out of / 59Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus RX 330 Trim Levels
Base
Toyota Highlander Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Sport
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:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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:
155 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3000 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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 475 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:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
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:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
39.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
80.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.4 cubic feet
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:
3520 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 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:
steel
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
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Bluestone Metallic / Indigo Ink Pearl
Gray
Not available
Green
Oasis Green Pearl
Silver
Millennium Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Gold
Sonora Gold Pearl
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black leather
Gray
Light Gray leather
White
Ivory leather
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
