Lexus RX 500h vs. Lexus RX 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 500h and Lexus RX 350 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 500h and the Lexus RX 350.
In comparing the Lexus RX 500h's and the Lexus RX 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 500h has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Lexus RX 350 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 500h's and the Lexus RX 350's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Lexus RX 500h ranges from $67,614 to $74,979 while a used 2024 Lexus RX 350 is priced between $52,993 to $66,936. For a new model, the Lexus RX 500h's price is between $67,589 and $75,403, with the Lexus RX 350 priced between $52,880 and $67,145.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RX 500h loses 47.3 percent of its value and the Lexus RX 350 loses 42.5 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 350 retains 4.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus RX 500h.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 500h is 9.0 out of 10 while the Lexus RX 350's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Lexus RX 500h being ranked 1 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs and the Lexus RX 350 being ranked 2 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus RX 500h is 9.3 out of 10. For the Lexus RX 350 the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 500h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus RX 350.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 500h’s base engine makes 366 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 350 base engine makes 275 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus RX 500h and Lexus RX 350 are comparable in regards to front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Lexus RX 500h has higher safety ratings than the Lexus RX 350, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.42 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Lexus RX 350 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$67,589 - $75,403
Starting MSRP:
$62,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$73,164
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$50,750 - $118,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$52,880 - $67,145
Starting MSRP:
$48,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$71,673
Price Range:
$67,614 - $74,979
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$71,356
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$62,276 - $77,197
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
101
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,574
# Good or Great Deals:
36
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$59,910
Price Range:
$52,993 - $66,936
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
940
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,202
# Good or Great Deals:
104
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$30,143
Depreciation %:
48%
Resale Value $:
$32,607
Residual Value %:
52%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
48% - 59.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$21,021
Depreciation %:
43.3%
Resale Value $:
$27,579
Residual Value %:
56.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
Lexus RX 500h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus RX 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 500h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
13.7
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.3 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
74.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 350
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
49.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Lexus RX 500h Rankings
Ranking
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23 out of / 27Ranking
24 out of / 29Lexus RX 350 Rankings
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1 out of / 20Ranking
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2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
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3 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
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62 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus RX 500h Trim Levels
F SPORT Performance
Lexus RX 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Premium, Premium+
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.42 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
366 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 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:
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4750 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Copper Crest
Black
Caviar
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Silver
Iridium
White
Ultra White
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Caviar
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Dark Graphite Aluminum Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/ Dark Graphite Aluminum Trim
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Cascade Trim
Red
Not available
White
Macadamia w/ Black Cascade Trim
