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Lexus RX 350L vs. Toyota Highlander

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$48,750
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$46,270
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Starting MSRP
$48,750
$46,270
Towing Capacity
N/A
5,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
19 City / 26 Hwy
21 City / 28 Hwy
Horsepower
290 hp
265 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
6
8
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Displacement
3.5 L/211
2.4 L/146
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6300
265 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
263 @ 4700
310 @ 1700
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
19 City / 26 Hwy
21 City / 28 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Front Tire Size
P235/65VR18
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire Size
P235/65VR18
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
18 X 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
45 ft
37 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
34 ft³
84 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
15 ft³
48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
6 ft³
16 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
8 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
65 in
Track Width, Front
64 in
65 in
Height, Overall
67 in
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
76 in
Length, Overall
197 in
195 in
Wheelbase
110 in
112 in
Third Hip Room
46 in
46 in
Third Shoulder Room
46 in
55 in
Third Leg Room
24 in
28 in
Third Head Room
35 in
36 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
58 in
Second Leg Room
31 in
39 in
Second Head Room
39 in
39 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
59 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Passenger Capacity
7
7
Passenger Volume
117 ft³
140 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
18 gal
Base Curb Weight
4,464 lbs
4,376 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
5,000 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2022 Lexus RX 350L2026 Toyota Highlander
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2022 Lexus RX 350L or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

The 2022 Lexus RX 350L and the 2026 Toyota Highlander are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2022 Lexus RX 350L or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

The 2026 Toyota Highlander is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Lexus RX 350L with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2022 Lexus RX 350L or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

The 2026 Toyota Highlander is cheaper than the 2022 Lexus RX 350L with a $46,270 starting MSRP versus a $48,750 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2022 Lexus RX 350L or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

The 2026 Toyota Highlander has a better safety rating than the 2022 Lexus RX 350L according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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