Lexus RX 450hL vs. Audi Q7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 450hL and Audi Q7 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 450hL and the Audi Q7.
When comparing the Lexus RX 450hL's and the Audi Q7's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450hL has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Audi Q7 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 450hL's and the Audi Q7's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450hL is a better car than the Audi Q7.
Pricing: A used 2022 Lexus RX 450hL ranges from $40,990 to $55,102 while a used 2022 Audi Q7 is priced between $31,479 to $50,050.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RX 450hL loses 43.6 percent of its value and the Audi Q7 loses 60.9 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 450hL retains 17.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q7.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 450hL is 7.9 out of 10 while the Audi Q7's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Lexus RX 450hL being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Audi Q7 being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus RX 450hL is 8.6 out of 10. For the Audi Q7 the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 450hL an advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 450hL’s base engine makes 308 horsepower, and the Audi Q7 base engine makes 248 horsepower. The RX 450hL is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. The Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 495 miles.This gives the Lexus RX 450hL the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi Q7 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Audi Q7 has higher safety ratings than the Lexus RX 450hL, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
52110
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:
57500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
67488
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
44090 - 119900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
48155
Price Range:
40990 - 55102
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
56642
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
47423 - 82654
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45791
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40528
Price Range:
31479 - 50050
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
52935
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
35812 - 90529
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
339
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
39379
# Good or Great Deals:
155
Lexus RX 450hL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 450hL
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 Audi Q7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.7 - 13.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.055
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0959298975927694
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:
2.956625352682083
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 13.7
Lexus RX 450hL Rankings
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30 out of / 32Audi Q7 Rankings
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66 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus RX 450hL Trim Levels
Base, Luxury
Audi Q7 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 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):
29 / 28 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
499 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 495 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
Captain's seat:
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
Quad Seats:
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
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Captain's seat:
N/A
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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:
123.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4905 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4806 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 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:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Beige
Vicuna Beige Metallic
Brown
Barrel Brown Metallic
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
Interior Colors
Beige
Saiga Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Metro Gray
