Lexus RX 350 vs. Lexus RX 400h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 400h 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 350 and the Lexus RX 400h.
In comparing the Lexus RX 350's and the Lexus RX 400h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 350 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Lexus RX 400h has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 400h have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 350's and the Lexus RX 400h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 400h is a better car than the Lexus RX 350.
Pricing: A used 2008 Lexus RX 350 ranges from $4,899 to $12,995 while a used 2008 Lexus RX 400h is priced between $4,496 to $12,215.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 350’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 400h base engine makes 268 horsepower. The RX 350 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles. The RX 400h is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 413 miles.This gives the Lexus RX 400h the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lexus RX 350 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 400h are comparable in regards to interior volume, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus RX 350 has an average safety rating of 4.38 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
44440
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
35840 - 58225
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
41280
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8637
Price Range:
4899 - 12995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7985
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6670 - 12607
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
101
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
162708
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8170
Price Range:
4496 - 12215
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
157058
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Lexus RX 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
Lexus RX 400h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 350
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 400h
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:
0.8599296270240597
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 16.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9322373751686757
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Lexus RX 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
24 out of / 64Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
27 out of / 27Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
65 out of / 68Lexus RX 400h Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Lexus RX 350 Trim Levels
Base
Lexus RX 400h 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):
4.38 out of 5 Stars
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
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:
270 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
251 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
346 / 442 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 24 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
464 / 413 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
Trailer Hitch:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
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:
84.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 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:
84.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
140.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3870 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:
4190 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
66.4 inches
Length:
187.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 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:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Savannah Metallic
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Breakwater Blue Metallic
Gray
Flint Mica
Green
Desert Sage Metallic
Red
Brandywine Mica
Silver
Millennium Silver Metallic
White
Bamboo Pearl / Crystal White
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Breakwater Blue Metallic
Gray
Smoky Granite Mica
Green
Desert Sage Metallic
Red
Brandywine Mica / Matador Red Mica
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Bamboo Pearl / Crystal White
Gold
Golden Almond Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
White
Ivory
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray / Light Gray with Black Bird-Eye Maple Accents
White
Ivory
