Lexus RX 350 vs. Nissan Rogue
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 350 and Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue.
When we compare the Lexus RX 350's and the Nissan Rogue's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 350 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Nissan Rogue has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 350's and the Nissan Rogue's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 350 is a better car than the Nissan Rogue.
Pricing: For a new model, the Lexus RX 350's price is between $52,529 and $67,035, with the Nissan Rogue priced between $30,905 and $43,370.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RX 350 loses 38.9 percent of its value and the Nissan Rogue loses 48.6 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 350 retains 9.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Rogue.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 350 is 8.4 out of 10 while the Nissan Rogue's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Lexus RX 350 being ranked 3 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Nissan Rogue being ranked 11 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus RX 350 is 8.4 out of 10. For the Nissan Rogue the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 350 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Rogue.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 350’s base engine makes 275 horsepower, and the Nissan Rogue base engine makes 201 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Nissan Rogue has higher safety ratings than the Lexus RX 350, with an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.38 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
52529 - 67035
Starting MSRP:
48975
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
75104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
48975 - 136200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
30905 - 43370
Starting MSRP:
28790
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
29401
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24635 - 34995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
56207
Price Range:
50178 - 62847
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
82207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
50580 - 145833
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
33932
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
31731 - 35755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
19058
Depreciation %:
0.38914453
Resale Value $:
29917
Residual Value %:
0.61085547
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.49798776
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.38914453 - 0.60966222
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
14164
Depreciation %:
0.49197937
Resale Value $:
14626
Residual Value %:
0.50802063
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.45209006
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.32910269 - 0.51594441
Lexus RX 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
Nissan Rogue Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 350
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
16.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.335
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Rogue
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.12
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6058349948310648
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
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
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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 / 68Nissan Rogue Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 56Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
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48 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus RX 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Premium, Premium+
Nissan Rogue Trim Levels
Platinum, Rock Creek, S, SL, SV
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.38 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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.46 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
275 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
317 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
225 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 516 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 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
Heated Seats
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
29.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
46.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
31.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4155 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3477 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
183 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Gun Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Cascade Trim
Brown
Palamino w/ Black Cascade Trim
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Not available
