2024 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

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2024 Lexus
RX 350

MSRP*: $48,600 to $59,330
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2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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MPG - City 21 - 22 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 46.2 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 3,494 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 192.5 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Pathfinder than in the Lexus RX 350, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus RX 350.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus RX 350 as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus RX 350 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus RX 350 is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Lexus RX 350 is slightly shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Lexus RX 350 will do just as well as the Nissan Pathfinder, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Lexus RX 350 has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Lexus RX 350 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Utility
The Lexus RX 350 has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus RX 350 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.