Lexus RX 500h vs. Lexus RX 350h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 500h and Lexus RX 350h 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 350h.
When comparing the Lexus RX 500h's and the Lexus RX 350h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 500h has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Lexus RX 350h 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 fuel efficiency. The Lexus RX 500h and Lexus RX 350h have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 500h's and the Lexus RX 350h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 350h is a better car than the Lexus RX 500h.
Pricing: A used 2025 Lexus RX 500h ranges from $67,923 to $78,140 while a used 2025 Lexus RX 350h is priced between $55,900 to $69,992. For a new model, the Lexus RX 500h's price is between $71,197 and $76,807, with the Lexus RX 350h priced between $57,462 and $69,784.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RX 500h loses 43.8 percent of its value and the Lexus RX 350h loses 43.8 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 500h retains 0 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus RX 350h.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus RX 500h and Lexus RX 350h is 8.3 out of 10. With both vehicles earning the same number they are extremely competitive in their vehicle segment. Lexus RX 500h is ranked 2 out of 32 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs and Lexus RX 350h is ranked 1 out of 32, with their respective reliability, retained value, and safety ratings used to break the tie, in that order. Out of 29 Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Lexus RX 500h is ranked 2 and the Lexus RX 350h is ranked 1. The Lexus RX 500h is also ranked 2 out of 12 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs while the Lexus RX 350h is ranked 1 out of 12.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Lexus RX 500h and Lexus RX 350h is 8.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 500h’s base engine makes 366 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 350h base engine makes 246 horsepower. The RX 500h is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. The RX 350h is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 585 miles. This gives the Lexus RX 350h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus RX 500h. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus RX 500h and Lexus RX 350h 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, both the Lexus RX 500h and the Lexus RX 350h have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
71197 - 76807
Starting MSRP:
64800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
72193
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51125 - 97200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
57462 - 69784
Starting MSRP:
51125
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
72193
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51125 - 97200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
73092
Price Range:
67923 - 78140
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
81631
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
60560 - 138586
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
62087
Price Range:
55900 - 69992
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
81631
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
60560 - 138586
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
28341
Depreciation %:
0.43736562
Resale Value $:
36459
Residual Value %:
0.56263438
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.55051216
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.43736562 - 0.63188665
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
22364
Depreciation %:
0.43744067
Resale Value $:
28761
Residual Value %:
0.56255933
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.55051216
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.43736562 - 0.63188665
Lexus RX 500h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus RX 350h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 500h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
18.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.44
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 350h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
18.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
18.1 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.44
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8160372820373825
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 11.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.524212686978769
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 11.3
Lexus RX 500h Rankings
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28 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Lexus RX 500h Trim Levels
F SPORT Performance
Lexus RX 350h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, 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
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:
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
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:
246 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
233 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 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):
27 / 28 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
464 / 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
37 / 34 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
636 / 585 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
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
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
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:
4455 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 / Incognito
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
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Cascade Trim
Red
Not available
Brown
Palamino w/ Black Cascade Trim
