Is the 2023 Lexus RX a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 37.4 in. Class median 38.3 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $47,800. Class median $44,813.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.2 in, top 43% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 2% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the RX a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.6 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 29.6 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | Yes |
Is the RX a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $47,800 | Median $44,813 | 180 | No |
| Horsepower | 275 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 192.5 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | 19.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the RX a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 30% of 154
Is the RX a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.2 in clearance, 67.3 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 19.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the RX a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.2 in clearance. Top 43% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- RX 350h AWD, 8.2 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the RX worth the money?
Yes. Priced 2% above cars like it.
- Price, 350 FWD
- $47,800
- Predicted price
- $46,756
- Gap
- +$1,044 (+2%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the RX a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 350 FWD | $47,800 | 12.8 cents | 46.2 cu ft | 275 hp |
| MINI Countryman Classic John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | $41,500 | 12.3 cents | 47.6 cu ft | 301 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD | $45,895 | 6.1 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 311 hp |
| Nissan Ariya Engage e-4ORCE AWD | $47,190 | 6.0 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 335 hp |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Pro AWD | $47,795 | 5.8 cents | 64.2 cu ft | 295 hp |
Compared with 1,145 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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