Lexus vs. Mitsubishi
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Lexus and Mitsubishi contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Lexus and Mitsubishi cars.
When comparing the Lexus brand to the Mitsubishi brand, Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value and variety of models offered. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing and reliability.
Lexus versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Mitsubishi has lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons.
Lexus versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Mitsubishi offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Lexus and Mitsubishi have the same towing capacity.
Lexus versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lexus versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mitsubishi has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Lexus has better safety ratings in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 4 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Lexus NX 300h
Not Yet Available
Lexus NX 300h
Not Yet Available
Lexus RX 450h
Not Yet Available
Lexus RX 450h
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
$39,861 - $52,186
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,363 - $41,605
Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,363 - $41,605
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
$39,861 - $52,186
Used Car Pricing
Lexus NX 300h
$31,931 - $40,889
Lexus NX 300h
$31,931 - $40,889
Lexus RX 450h
$43,791 - $56,997
Lexus RX 450h
$43,791 - $56,997
Used Car Pricing
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
$40,357 - $51,913
Mitsubishi Outlander
$28,385 - $41,421
Mitsubishi Outlander
$28,385 - $41,421
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
$40,357 - $51,913
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Lexus NX 300h
40.9%
Lexus NX 300h
40.9%
Lexus RX 450h
46.3%
Lexus RX 450h
46.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
48.6%
Mitsubishi Outlander
45.3%
Mitsubishi Outlander
45.3%
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
48.6%
Horsepower / Torque
Lexus NX 300h
194 hp
Lexus NX 300h
194 hp
Lexus RX 450h
308 hp
Lexus RX 450h
308 hp
Horsepower / Torque
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
248 hp / 332 foot-lbs
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Mitsubishi Outlander
181 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
248 hp / 332 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Lexus NX 300h
33 / 30 / 31
Lexus NX 300h
33 / 30 / 31
Lexus RX 450h
31 / 28 / 30
Lexus RX 450h
31 / 28 / 30
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Not Yet Available
Mitsubishi Outlander
Not Yet Available
Mitsubishi Outlander
Not Yet Available
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Not Yet Available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Lexus NX 300h
8.1 / 10
Lexus NX 300h
8.1 / 10
Lexus RX 450h
8.6 / 10
Lexus RX 450h
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.7 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.1 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.1 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Lexus NX 300h
6.3 / 10
Lexus NX 300h
6.3 / 10
Lexus RX 450h
9.4 / 10
Lexus RX 450h
9.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.2 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Lexus NX 300h
10 / 10
Lexus NX 300h
10 / 10
Lexus RX 450h
8.9 / 10
Lexus RX 450h
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
8.7 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.4 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
8.4 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Lexus NX 300h
8.0 / 10
Lexus NX 300h
8.0 / 10
Lexus RX 450h
7.6 / 10
Lexus RX 450h
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.5 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander
7.7 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Lexus NX 300h
#2 of 10 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs
Lexus NX 300h
#2 of 10 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Small SUVs
Lexus RX 450h
#4 of 29 in
Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs
Lexus RX 450h
#4 of 29 in
Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
#3 of 12 in
Best Hybrid Small SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#12 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#12 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
#3 of 12 in
Best Hybrid Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Lexus NX 300h
#16 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs
Lexus NX 300h
#16 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs
Lexus RX 450h
#1 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs
Lexus RX 450h
#1 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
#7 of 16 in
Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
Mitsubishi Outlander
#5 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander
#5 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
#7 of 16 in
Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)