Lexus RX 300 vs. Lexus RX 400h
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Highlights
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$35,125
Starting MSRP
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$42,080
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas/Electric V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
MPG
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220 hp
Horsepower
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208 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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3.0L/183
Displacement
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3.3L/202
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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220 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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208 @ 5600/60 @ -TBD-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas/Electric V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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222 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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212 @ 4400/-TBD-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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225/70SR16
Rear Tire Size
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P225/65SR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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225/70SR16
Front Tire Size
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P225/65SR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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225/70SR16
Spare Tire Size
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P225/65SR17
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Dual-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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110 ft³
Passenger Volume
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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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103 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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75 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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85 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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66 in
Height, Overall
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66 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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180 in
Length, Overall
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187 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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39 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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40 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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38 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Weight & Capacity
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3,715 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,190 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Electrical
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80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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11.3 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.7 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 or the 2008 Lexus RX 400h?
The 2008 Lexus RX 400h is more reliable than the 2003 Lexus RX 300 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2008 RX 400h versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2003 RX 300.
Which car is cheaper, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 or the 2008 Lexus RX 400h?
The 2003 Lexus RX 300 is cheaper than the 2008 Lexus RX 400h with a $35,125 starting MSRP versus a $42,080 starting MSRP.
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