Lexus RZ vs Toyota Highlander (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$70

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

RZ 350e FWD vs Highlander XLE AWD
Measure	RZ	Highlander	Winner
MSRP + destination	$47,295	$47,365	About the same
Horsepower	221 hp	265 hp	Highlander
Torque	N/A	310 lb-ft	N/A
MPG or MPGe	126 MPGe	24 mpg	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$546	$1,600	RZ
EV range	301 mi	N/A	N/A
Cargo, max	N/A	84.3 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	34.1 cu ft	16.0 cu ft	RZ
Rear legroom	37.5 in	38.7 in	Highlander
Front legroom	42.1 in	42.0 in	About the same
Length	189.2 in	194.9 in	Not scored
Width	74.6 in	76.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,320 lb	4,376 lb	Not scored
Towing	N/A	5,000 lb	N/A
Seats	5	7	Highlander
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.0 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.1 s tested	6.6 s estimate	Highlander
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	RZ

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
RZ 350e FWD $46,000	Highlander XLE AWD $46,270	$270
Highlander XLE AWD $46,270	RZ 350e FWD $46,000	$270

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RZ costs $6,396 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: RZ wins.

Highlander wins if MPG weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.