2024 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Review

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2024 Lexus
RX 350

MSRP*: $48,600 to $59,330
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

2025 Mazda
CX-90 PHEV

MSRP*: $49,945 to $57,950
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MPG - City 21 - 22 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 46.2 ft3 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 323-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 hp 323 hp
Towing Capacity 3,494 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 192.5 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 in
Front 39.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 - 38.6 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 Mazda CX-90 PHEV than in the Lexus RX 350, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mazda CX-90 PHEV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus RX 350.

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 RX 350 or the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus RX 350 is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Lexus RX 350 is slightly shorter than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Lexus RX 350 has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Lexus RX 350 will do just as well as the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Lexus RX 350 has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Lexus RX 350 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.

Utility
The Lexus RX 350 has less seating than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, making the Mazda CX-90 PHEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus RX 350 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.