Lexus vs. Nissan
When comparing the Lexus brand to the Nissan brand, Lexus has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, towing capacity and safety.
Lexus versus Nissan: Pricing and Value
Analyzing Lexus versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Lexus versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Lexus offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Nissan offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
Lexus versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Lexus versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Nissan has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Available Body Styles
Lexus offers 15 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options
Lexus offers 18 gasoline vehicles, 9 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Nissan offers 15 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
Lexus offers 21 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 11 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$53,743 - $67,270
Lexus RX 350
$53,743 - $67,270
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
$39,307 - $54,195
Nissan Murano
$39,175 - $50,859
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$53,018 - $67,863
Lexus RX 350
$53,018 - $67,863
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
$37,114 - $54,057
Nissan Murano
$39,999 - $49,020
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
34.7%
Lexus RX 350
34.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
53%
Nissan Murano
49.8%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
284 hp / 259 foot-lbs
Nissan Murano
260 hp / 240 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
Not Yet Available
Nissan Murano
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
3494 lbs
Lexus RX 350
3494 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
6000 lbs
Nissan Murano
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
9.2 / 10
Lexus RX 350
9.2 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
8.4 / 10
Nissan Murano
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
9.0 / 10
Lexus RX 350
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
8.5 / 10
Nissan Murano
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
9.5 / 10
Lexus RX 350
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
10 / 10
Nissan Murano
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
9.0 / 10
Lexus RX 350
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
6.8 / 10
Nissan Murano
6.5 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 67 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 67 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#4 of 21 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Nissan Murano
#12 of 30 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 67 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 67 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#11 of 30 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Nissan Murano
#15 of 30 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 20 in
Luxury Midsize SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 20 in
Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#16 of 16 in
8-seater SUVs
Nissan Murano
#23 of 30 in
Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Nissan Pathfinder
#5 of 16 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
Nissan Murano
#14 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
