2024 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Review

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2024 Lexus
RX 350

MSRP*: $48,600 to $59,330
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2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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MPG - City 21 - 22 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 46.2 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 3,494 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 192.5 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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 Toyota Highlander than in the Lexus RX 350, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander.

Dimensions
The Lexus RX 350 is about the same width as the Toyota Highlander. When looking at overall length, the Lexus RX 350 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander.

Handling
The Lexus RX 350 has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Lexus RX 350 for pulling heavy loads. The Lexus RX 350 has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Lexus RX 350 and the Toyota Highlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Lexus RX 350 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander. The Lexus RX 350 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.