This five-seat SUV costs a bit more than some rivals to start, but it comes remarkably well-equipped. It’s an 8 here thanks to good standard fare, plentiful options, and quality infotainment viewed through either a standard 9.8-inch display or an optional 14.0-incher.
This year, the RX starts at $49,950 in RX 350 guise. All-wheel drive runs $2,000 more on the RX 350, while the AWD-only RX 350h is $51,800.
Standard equipment includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-inch alloy wheels, synthetic leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and a power tailgate.
The standard 4-year/50,000-mile warranty includes the first two services, though it’s worth noting that only one of those (the second) includes an oil change.
Which Lexus RX should I buy?
First, it’s worth figuring out which powertrain works for you, though most shoppers will pick between the refined RX 350 or the frugal RX 350h. They’re also available in the widest range of trim levels.
Building on the base model, the $52,100 Premium ($53,950 for the RX 350h) adds a sunroof, cooled front seats, a wireless charging pad, and memory for the driver’s seat. It’s also the gateway to a surround-view camera system, a 14.0-inch touchscreen, and Lexus’ Traffic Jam Assist feature that allows for limited hands-off driving at lower speeds.
We might also be tempted to upgrade to the Premium+ trim for its leather upholstery, 14.0-inch screen, and available Mark Levinson audio system. It’s $53,950 (or $55,800 as an RX 350h).
The top Luxury version runs $59,080 ($60,930 for the RX 350h) with its softer leather, 21-inch wheels, head-up display, heated/cooled rear seats, and panoramic sunroof. All things considered, it’s not a bad value, either, unless it’s the RX 450h+. That version’s $70,080 price of entry is tough to justify.
How much is a fully loaded Lexus RX?
F Sport versions cost the most, though they’re only available in a couple of configurations. The $58,550 RX 350 F Sport Handling has adaptive dampers and special exterior styling. It largely builds on the Premium, albeit with special seats inside and 21-inch alloy wheels.
At the top of the lineup, the RX 500h F Sport Performance—the only way to buy the top powertrain—is $63,800. With options, it can be equipped something like the Luxury trim with leather seats that are heated and cooled at all four outboard positions, a panoramic roof, and the 14.0-inch touchscreen for around $73,000.
