Lexus RX 450h+ vs. Toyota Highlander Hybrid
$65,230
$48,020
Highlights
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$65,230
|
$48,020
|
| Towing Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric I-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| Combined MPGe |
85
|
35 - 36
|
| Horsepower |
304 hp
|
243 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
8
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
N/A
|
175 @ 4300
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
304 @ 6000
|
243 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
2.5 L/152
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric I-4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
35 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
21 X 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
21 X 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/50VR21
|
P235/65VR18
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/50VR21
|
P235/65VR18
|
Suspension
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 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
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
140 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
7
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
16 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
30 ft³
|
48 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
46 ft³
|
84 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| 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 |
67 in
|
65 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
65 in
|
65 in
|
| Height, Overall |
67 in
|
68 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
76 in
|
76 in
|
| Length, Overall |
193 in
|
195 in
|
| Wheelbase |
112 in
|
112 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
Not available
|
46 in
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
Not available
|
55 in
|
| Third Leg Room |
Not available
|
28 in
|
| Third Head Room |
Not available
|
36 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
40 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,810 lbs
|
4,515 lbs
|
| 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 |
15 gal
|
17 gal
|
Safety
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ | 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ or the 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is cheaper than the 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ with a $48,020 starting MSRP versus a $65,230 starting MSRP.
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