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.
When we compare 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, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RZ 450e's and the Toyota bZ4X's specifications and ratings, the Toyota bZ4X is a better car than the Lexus RZ 450e.
Pricing: A used 2025 Lexus RZ 450e ranges from $36,967 to $50,239 while a used 2025 Toyota bZ4X is priced between $27,099 to $44,244. For a new model, the Lexus RZ 450e's price is between $49,511 and $57,614, with the Toyota bZ4X priced between $37,981 and $46,055.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RZ 450e loses 52.4 percent of its value and the Toyota bZ4X loses 46.5 percent of its value. This means the Toyota bZ4X retains 5.9 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 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 head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lexus RZ 450e and the Toyota bZ4X have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
49511 - 57614
Starting MSRP:
47500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
61861
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
42800 - 119900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
37981 - 46055
Starting MSRP:
37070
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
33600 - 46000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
43468
Price Range:
36967 - 50239
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
57745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
39287 - 91760
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34134
Price Range:
27099 - 44244
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
34134 - 55168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
24906
Depreciation %:
0.52433984
Resale Value $:
22594
Residual Value %:
0.47566016
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
0.64085338
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
0.52387321 - 0.72361617
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
17438
Depreciation %:
0.47039998
Resale Value $:
19632
Residual Value %:
0.52960002
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.59524328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.47039998 - 0.65529153
Lexus RZ 450e Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota bZ4X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RZ 450e
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:
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:
1.6124245428722588
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 173.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5484120009478577
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13.0
Lexus RZ 450e Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 44Ranking
3 out of / 65Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
5 out of / 65Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
13 out of / 44Ranking
13 out of / 44Ranking
17 out of / 59Ranking
18 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 65Ranking
25 out of / 44Ranking
37 out of / 65Ranking
41 out of / 44Ranking
41 out of / 44Ranking
53 out of / 65Ranking
58 out of / 65Toyota bZ4X Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 65Ranking
4 out of / 59Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
12 out of / 65Ranking
31 out of / 65Ranking
36 out of / 65Ranking
37 out of / 65Ranking
49 out of / 65Ranking
52 out of / 65Ranking
60 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Lexus RZ 450e Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Premium
Toyota bZ4X Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade, 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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:
5 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:
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:
127 / 107 / 119
Range (city/hwy):
252 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
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
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
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
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
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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
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:
Available
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:
Standard
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
34.1 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 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
Black
Caviar
Blue
Ether
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
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
