Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Lexus RX 350h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Lexus RX 350h.
When we compare the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's and the Lexus RX 350h's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Lexus RX 350h has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's and the Lexus RX 350h's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a better car than the Lexus RX 350h.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ranges from $44,026 to $58,974 while a used 2024 Lexus RX 350h is priced between $55,838 to $68,975. For a new model, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's price is between $45,169 and $57,303, with the Lexus RX 350h priced between $56,243 and $68,714.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid loses 38.3 percent of its value and the Lexus RX 350h loses 47.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Highlander Hybrid retains 9 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 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 9.2 out of 10 while the Lexus RX 350h's quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid being ranked 1 out of 32 Best Hybrid SUVs and the Lexus RX 350h being ranked 2 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 9.5 out of 10. For the Lexus RX 350h the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Highlander Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus RX 350h.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid’s base engine makes 243 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 350h base engine makes 246 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Lexus RX 350h have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$45,169 - $57,303
Starting MSRP:
$40,970
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$45,359
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$35,070 - $60,490
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$56,243 - $68,714
Starting MSRP:
$50,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$73,164
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$50,750 - $118,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,564
Price Range:
$44,026 - $58,974
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$51,596
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$41,599 - $62,866
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
98
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10,483
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$62,276
Price Range:
$55,838 - $68,975
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$71,356
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$62,276 - $77,197
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
90
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,954
# Good or Great Deals:
10
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$15,920
Depreciation %:
38.9%
Resale Value $:
$25,050
Residual Value %:
61.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
38.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
31.8% - 51.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$24,373
Depreciation %:
48%
Resale Value $:
$26,377
Residual Value %:
52%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
48% - 59.9%
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus RX 350h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
86.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 350h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
13.7
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
9.3 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
74.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2 - 11.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 41.1
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
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11 out of / 27Ranking
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15 out of / 32Ranking
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17 out of / 27Ranking
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19 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Lexus RX 350h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
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1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
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2 out of / 27Ranking
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4 out of / 11Ranking
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5 out of / 11Ranking
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9 out of / 29Ranking
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9 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
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11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
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25 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, LE Nightshade, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XLE Nightshade
Lexus RX 350h Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Premium, Premium+
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 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:
243 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 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:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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:
Available
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:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.8 cubic feet
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:
4330 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint / Moon Dust
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Cypress
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Graphite
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Cascade Trim
Gray
Not available
White
Macadamia w/ Black Cascade Trim
