Cadillac OPTIQ vs Lexus RX (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$720
- OPTIQ: $882 a year less on energy, 40 hp more.
- RX: 2,000 lb more towing, 3.6 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- OPTIQ wins 6 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | OPTIQ | RX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $52,695 | $51,975 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 275 hp | OPTIQ |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | OPTIQ |
| MPG or MPGe | 105 MPGe | 25 mpg | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $654 | $1,536 | OPTIQ |
| EV range | 317 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 57.0 cu ft | 46.2 cu ft | OPTIQ |
| Cargo, seats up | 26.0 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft | RX |
| Rear legroom | 37.8 in | 37.4 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | OPTIQ |
| Length | 189.8 in | 192.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.3 in | 75.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,121 lb | 4,310 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 3,500 lb | RX |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 8.1 in | RX |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3 s estimate | 6.9 s estimate | OPTIQ |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| OPTIQ Luxury RWD $50,900 | RX 350 FWD $51,225 | $325 |
| RX 350 FWD $51,225 | OPTIQ Sport RWD $51,500 | $275 |
Cost to run
OPTIQ costs $4,569 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | OPTIQ | RX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $52,695 | $51,975 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $654 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $3,927 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $56,622 | $61,191 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: OPTIQ wins.
RX wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | OPTIQ | 57% |
| Power | OPTIQ | 13% |
| Space | OPTIQ | 19% |
| Towing | RX | 57% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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