Lexus RX 350L vs. Volvo XC90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 350L and Volvo XC90 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 350L and the Volvo XC90.
When we compare the Lexus RX 350L's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 350L has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 350L's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC90 is a better car than the Lexus RX 350L.
Pricing: A used 2022 Lexus RX 350L ranges from $41,546 to $52,522 while a used 2022 Volvo XC90 is priced between $37,113 to $53,500.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RX 350L loses 43.7 percent of its value and the Volvo XC90 loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 350L retains 10.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC90.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 350L is 7.8 out of 10 while the Volvo XC90's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Lexus RX 350L being ranked 16 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Volvo XC90 being ranked 9 out of 29. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Lexus RX 350L is ranked 20 and the Volvo XC90 is ranked 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus RX 350L is 7.6 out of 10. For the Volvo XC90 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Volvo XC90 an advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus RX 350L.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 350L’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Volvo XC90 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The RX 350L is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 499 miles. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. This gives the Volvo XC90 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus RX 350L. The RX 350L uses regular unleaded, and the XC90 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus RX 350L, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Volvo XC90, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space. The Lexus RX 350L and Volvo XC90 are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Volvo XC90 has higher safety ratings than the Lexus RX 350L, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,176
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$44,090 - $109,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$51,019 - $72,942
Starting MSRP:
$50,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$78,237
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$42,800 - $139,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$46,938
Price Range:
$41,546 - $52,522
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,760
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$41,296 - $96,472
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
166
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39,600
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,988
Price Range:
$37,113 - $53,500
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$77,536
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$34,863 - $211,195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
651
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,874
# Good or Great Deals:
73
Lexus RX 350L Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 350L
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5.9 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
49.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.5 - 16.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 28.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.2 - 14.4
Lexus RX 350L Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 29Ranking
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28 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 29Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
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39 out of / 68Ranking
59 out of / 68Volvo XC90 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 22Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 22Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
37 out of / 59Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
47 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus RX 350L Trim Levels
Base, Luxury
Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T5 Momentum, T6 Inscription 6-Passenger, T6 Inscription 7-Passenger, T6 Momentum 6-Passenger, T6 Momentum 7-Passenger
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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:
290 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
263 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 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):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
365 / 499 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
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:
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:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
7.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4464 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4374 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
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
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Savile Gray Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Striated Black Trim
Black
Black w/Open Pore Black Walnut Trim and Blue Stitching / Black w/Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Glazed Carmel w/Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim
Gray
Birch w/Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim / Birch w/Striated Black Trim
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Blonde
