Lexus NX vs Toyota Highlander (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$645
- NX: 10 hp more, 7 lb-ft more torque.
- Highlander: 37.4 cu ft more cargo, 2.6 in more rear legroom.
- Highlander wins 5 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | NX | Highlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,720 | $47,365 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 275 hp | 265 hp | NX |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | NX |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 46.9 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | Highlander |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.7 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | NX |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | 38.7 in | Highlander |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 42.0 in | Highlander |
| Length | 183.5 in | 194.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.4 in | 76.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,035 lb | 4,376 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 5,000 lb | Highlander |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | Highlander |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6 s tested | 6.6 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | NX |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| NX 350 AWD $45,825 | Highlander XLE AWD $46,270 | $445 |
| Highlander XLE AWD $46,270 | NX 350 AWD $45,825 | $445 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | NX | Highlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,070 | $49,115 | NX |
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 243 hp | Highlander |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | NX |
| MPG combined | 40 mpg | 35 mpg | NX |
| Cargo, max | 46.9 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | Highlander |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.7 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | NX |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | 38.7 in | Highlander |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 42.0 in | Highlander |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 3,500 lb | Highlander |
| Seats | 5 | 7 | Highlander |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 s estimate | 7.1 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | NX |
Highlander wins 6 of 13 measures.
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | NX | Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,720 | $47,365 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $56,320 | $56,965 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Highlander wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | NX | 4% |
| Space | Highlander | 44% |
| Towing | Highlander | 60% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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