Lexus RX 450h vs. Mitsubishi Outlander
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 450h and Mitsubishi Outlander 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 450h and the Mitsubishi Outlander.
In comparing the Lexus RX 450h's and the Mitsubishi Outlander's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Outlander has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 450h's and the Mitsubishi Outlander's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h is a better car than the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Pricing: A used 2022 Lexus RX 450h ranges from $39,998 to $54,414 while a used 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is priced between $18,466 to $28,989.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RX 450h loses 40.6 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Outlander loses 51.1 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 450h retains 10.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 450h is 8.1 out of 10 while the Mitsubishi Outlander's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Lexus RX 450h being ranked 3 out of 31 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs and the Mitsubishi Outlander being ranked 13 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus RX 450h is 8.6 out of 10. For the Mitsubishi Outlander the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 450h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 450h’s base engine makes 308 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Outlander base engine makes 181 horsepower. The RX 450h is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. The Outlander is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. This gives the Lexus RX 450h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mitsubishi Outlander. The RX 450h uses premium unleaded, and the Outlander uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Outlander, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Lexus RX 450h, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Lexus RX 450h has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Outlander, with an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.26 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
48720
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
61958
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
48720 - 83300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
26293
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
22445 - 29995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
47423
Price Range:
39998 - 54414
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
56642
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
47423 - 82654
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
86
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62320
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23662
Price Range:
18466 - 28989
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
24571
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
19300 - 28760
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
644
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70123
# Good or Great Deals:
371
Lexus RX 450h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 450h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
15.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
15.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
15.1 - 15.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.44
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
6.6 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.176
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0995134697947773
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 7.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.44847386219126
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 19.8
Lexus RX 450h Rankings
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29 out of / 31Mitsubishi Outlander Rankings
Ranking
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2 out of / 29Ranking
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17 out of / 54Ranking
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19 out of / 33Ranking
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22 out of / 33Ranking
24 out of / 54Ranking
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57 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus RX 450h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, F SPORT Handling
Mitsubishi Outlander Trim Levels
Black Edition, ES, SE, SE Launch Edition, SEL, SEL Launch Edition, SEL Special Edition
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.26 out of 5 Stars
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:
308 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 28 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
533 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Trailer Hitch:
Available
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:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
32.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
11.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4740 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3593 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 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:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond / Labrador Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Red Diamond
Silver
Alloy Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Striated Black Trim
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/Matte Walnut Trim / Black w/Open Pore Black Walnut Trim and White Accents and Gray Stitching / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Glazed Caramel w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Glazed Caramel w/Matte Walnut Trim
Gray
Birch w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Birch w/Matte Walnut Trim / Birch w/Striated Black Trim
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
