2025 Lexus NX 350 vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Review

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2025 Lexus
NX 350

MSRP*: $44,575 to $50,640
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2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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MPG - City 21 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 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 All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 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 NX 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 NX 350.

Convenience
With the Toyota Highlander, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Lexus NX 350, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). Whether you pick the Lexus NX 350 or the Toyota Highlander, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus NX 350 is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Lexus NX 350, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Highlander.

Handling
The Lexus NX 350 has the same turning radius as the Toyota Highlander, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

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

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

Utility
The Lexus NX 350 has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus NX 350 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.