Lexus RZ 450e vs. Toyota bZ4X
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RZ 450e and Toyota bZ4X 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 RZ 450e and the Toyota bZ4X.
In comparing the Lexus RZ 450e's and the Toyota bZ4X's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RZ 450e has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota bZ4X has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RZ 450e's and the Toyota bZ4X's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Lexus RZ 450e's price is between $53,223 and $68,049, with the Toyota bZ4X priced between $44,421 and $53,037.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RZ 450e loses 51.4 percent of its value and the Toyota bZ4X loses 42.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota bZ4X retains 8.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus RZ 450e.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RZ 450e’s base engine makes 308 horsepower, and the Toyota bZ4X base engine makes 201 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the Lexus RZ 450e has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota bZ4X has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Lexus RZ 450e and Toyota bZ4X are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota bZ4X has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Lexus RZ 450e has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$53,223 - $68,049
Starting MSRP:
$58,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$58,979
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,990 - $78,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$44,421 - $53,037
Starting MSRP:
$43,070
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,187
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,590 - $46,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$55,976
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,827 - $62,714
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
78
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
485
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,829
Price Range:
$30,608 - $51,951
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$46,745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$42,829 - $49,434
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,919
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
208
# Good or Great Deals:
50
Lexus RZ 450e Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota bZ4X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RZ 450e
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota bZ4X
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 128.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 6.3
Lexus RZ 450e Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
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15 out of / 44Ranking
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19 out of / 27Ranking
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25 out of / 44Ranking
25 out of / 27Ranking
26 out of / 44Ranking
27 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 44Ranking
32 out of / 44Ranking
40 out of / 44Toyota bZ4X Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 44Ranking
2 out of / 44Ranking
5 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 44Ranking
26 out of / 44Ranking
27 out of / 44Ranking
31 out of / 44Ranking
39 out of / 44Ranking
40 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Lexus RZ 450e Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium
Toyota bZ4X Trim Levels
Limited, XLE
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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
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:
5 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp
Torque:
320 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp
Torque:
196 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
220 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
71.4 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
252 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
71.4 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
50 hours (120V)
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
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
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
34.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
128.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
27.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4564 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
64.4 inches
Length:
189.2 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4266 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Copper Crest / Copper Crest/Black Onyx
Black
Caviar
Blue
Ether / Ether/Black Onyx
Gray
Cloudburst Gray / Cloudburst Gray/Black Onyx
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Heavy Metal
Silver
Elemental Silver Metallic
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Red
Supersonic Red
Interior Colors
Blue
Thunderstorm and Macademia
Brown
Palomino
Gray
Dapple Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
