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Lexus RX 450h vs. Nissan Pathfinder

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 450h and Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder.

When comparing the Lexus RX 450h's and the Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and base engine power. The Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 450h's and the Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h is a better car than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Pricing: A used 2022 Lexus RX 450h ranges from $39,998 to $54,414 while a used 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is priced between $23,478 to $36,998.

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 Nissan Pathfinder loses 55.8 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 450h retains 15.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Pathfinder.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 450h is 8.1 out of 10 while the Nissan Pathfinder's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Lexus RX 450h being ranked 3 out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs and the Nissan Pathfinder being ranked 4 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus RX 450h is 8.6 out of 10. For the Nissan Pathfinder the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 450h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Pathfinder.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 450h’s base engine makes 308 horsepower, and the Nissan Pathfinder base engine makes 284 horsepower. The RX 450h is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. The Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. This gives the Lexus RX 450h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan Pathfinder. The RX 450h uses premium unleaded, and the Pathfinder uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Pathfinder, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Lexus RX 450h, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Nissan Pathfinder has higher safety ratings than the Lexus RX 450h, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.45 out of 5 Stars.

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2022 Lexus RX 450h
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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:

34640

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

34578

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

27400 - 40325

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:

132

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

41843

# Good or Great Deals:

35

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

30031

Price Range:

23478 - 36998

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

31821

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

25159 - 43117

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

970

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

52559

# Good or Great Deals:

365

Lexus RX 450h Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

7.4 / 10

Nissan Pathfinder Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 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 Nissan Pathfinder

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

5.7 - 13.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.21



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:

5.202859119451804

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.0 - 25.6

Lexus RX 450h Rankings

Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid SUVs

1 / 32

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

1 / 29

Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 12

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs

1 / 12

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs

3 / 32

Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs

3 / 32

Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

3 / 29

Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs

3 / 12

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 32

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 29

Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 12

Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs for Tall People

6 / 12

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 29

Best Off-road Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs

7 / 12

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 32

Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs for Towing

8 / 12

Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 12

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

12 / 32

Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

12 / 29

Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

12 / 29

Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 12

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs for Towing

15 / 32

Best Off-road Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

16 / 29

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

16 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury Hybrid SUVs

19 / 32

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

19 / 32

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 29

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

30 / 32

Nissan Pathfinder Rankings

Best Family Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 10

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 10

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

4 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

4 / 16

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

5 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

5 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

6 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

6 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

7 / 32

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 30

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

7 / 28

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

8 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

8 / 28

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

13 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

16 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

20 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

25 / 56

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

26 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

27 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

29 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

30 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

30 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

31 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

37 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

41 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

47 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

56 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

66 / 67

Available 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

Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels

Platinum, 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):

4.45 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:

Not yet available

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:

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:

284 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

259 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.066 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

3500 lbs

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:

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):


21 / 26 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

389 / 481 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:

Available

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:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Available

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:

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:

42.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59.6 inches

Cargo Space:

16.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

80.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

164.6 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:

4317 lbs

Width:

77.9 inches

Height:

69.7 inches

Length:

197.7 inches

Wheelbase:

114.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.1 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:

255/60R18

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

Super Black

Blue

Deep Ocean Blue Pearl

Gray

Gun Metallic

Green

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White

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

Charcoal

Brown

Not available

Gray

Not available

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