2021 Lexus RX trim levels explained
Base to top
$12,090
- 23 trims. $45,220 to $57,310.
- Base: 350 FWD. Top: Hybrid 450hL Luxury AWD.
All 23 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 FWD | $45,220 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| 350 AWD | $46,620 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| RX 450h AWD | $47,820 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 450h AWD | $47,920 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg to 30 mpg | N/A |
| 350L FWD | $48,050 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 290 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| 350 F Sport FWD | $48,700 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg to 23 mpg | 5 |
| RX 350 F SPORT Appearance FWD | $48,700 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| 350L AWD | $49,450 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| 350 F Sport AWD | $50,100 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| RX 350 F SPORT Appearance AWD | $50,100 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| 350 F Sport Handling FWD | $51,100 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 295 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| RX 450h F SPORT Appearance AWD | $51,300 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| RX 450hL AWD | $51,310 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 6 |
| Hybrid 450hL AWD | $51,310 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg to 30 mpg | N/A |
| RX 450h F SPORT SUV 4D AWD | $51,350 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 450h F Sport AWD | $51,400 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg to 30 mpg | N/A |
| 350 F Sport Handling AWD | $52,500 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 295 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| RX 450h F SPORT Handling AWD | $53,620 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 450h F Sport Handling AWD | $53,720 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg to 30 mpg | N/A |
| 350L Luxury FWD | $54,050 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 290 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| 350L Luxury AWD | $55,450 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 290 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| RX 450hL Luxury AWD | $57,310 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 6 |
| Hybrid 450hL Luxury AWD | $57,310 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 308 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg to 30 mpg | N/A |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
350 to 350L: +$2,830
350 FWD $45,220 to 350L FWD $48,050.
- Power: 295 hp to 290 hp.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 22 mpg.
- Seats: 5 to 7.
- Cargo: 16.0 cu ft to 6.2 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Third row, Power-folding third row, Roof rails.
350L to 350 F Sport: +$650
350L FWD $48,050 to 350 F Sport FWD $48,700.
- Power: 290 hp to 295 hp.
- Seats: 7 to 5.
- Cargo: 6.2 cu ft to 23.0 cu ft.
No added standard equipment listed.
350 F Sport to RX 350 F SPORT Appearance: $0
350 F Sport FWD $48,700 to RX 350 F SPORT Appearance FWD $48,700.
- Cargo: 23.0 cu ft to 16.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
RX 350 F SPORT Appearance to 350 F Sport Handling: +$2,400
RX 350 F SPORT Appearance FWD $48,700 to 350 F Sport Handling FWD $51,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
350 F Sport Handling to RX 450h F SPORT Appearance: -$1,200
350 F Sport Handling AWD $52,500 to RX 450h F SPORT Appearance AWD $51,300.
- Power: 295 hp to 308 hp.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
RX 450h F SPORT Appearance to 350L Luxury: +$4,150
RX 450h F SPORT Appearance AWD $51,300 to 350L Luxury AWD $55,450.
- Power: 308 hp to 290 hp.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 21 mpg.
- Seats: 5 to 7.
- Cargo: 16.0 cu ft to 6.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Hybrid trims
RX 450h to Hybrid 450h: +$100
RX 450h AWD $47,820 to Hybrid 450h AWD $47,920.
- Cargo: 16.0 cu ft to 23.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Hybrid 450h to RX 450hL: +$3,390
Hybrid 450h AWD $47,920 to RX 450hL AWD $51,310.
- Cargo: 23.0 cu ft to 7.5 cu ft.
No equipment data.
RX 450hL to Hybrid 450hL: $0
RX 450hL AWD $51,310 to Hybrid 450hL AWD $51,310.
- Cargo: 7.5 cu ft to 23.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Hybrid 450hL to RX 450h F SPORT SUV 4D: +$40
Hybrid 450hL AWD $51,310 to RX 450h F SPORT SUV 4D AWD $51,350.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
RX 450h F SPORT SUV 4D to Hybrid 450h F Sport: +$50
RX 450h F SPORT SUV 4D AWD $51,350 to Hybrid 450h F Sport AWD $51,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Hybrid 450h F Sport to RX 450h F SPORT Handling: +$2,220
Hybrid 450h F Sport AWD $51,400 to RX 450h F SPORT Handling AWD $53,620.
- Cargo: 23.0 cu ft to 16.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
RX 450h F SPORT Handling to Hybrid 450h F Sport Handling: +$100
RX 450h F SPORT Handling AWD $53,620 to Hybrid 450h F Sport Handling AWD $53,720.
- Cargo: 16.0 cu ft to 23.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Hybrid 450h F Sport Handling to RX 450hL Luxury: +$3,590
Hybrid 450h F Sport Handling AWD $53,720 to RX 450hL Luxury AWD $57,310.
- Cargo: 23.0 cu ft to 7.5 cu ft.
No equipment data.
RX 450hL Luxury to Hybrid 450hL Luxury: $0
RX 450hL Luxury AWD $57,310 to Hybrid 450hL Luxury AWD $57,310.
- Cargo: 7.5 cu ft to 23.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 350L Luxury FWD, $54,050. Optional from 350 FWD, $45,220.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 350 F Sport Handling FWD, $51,100. Optional from 350 FWD, $45,220.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 350L Luxury FWD, $54,050. Optional from 350 FWD, $45,220.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 350 FWD, $45,220.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 350 FWD, $45,220.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: 350L FWD, $48,050.
- Navigation: optional from 350 FWD, $45,220.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 350 FWD, $45,220.
- Heated rear seats: optional from 350 FWD, $45,220.
- Panoramic roof: optional from 350 FWD, $45,220.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 350 | 350L | 350 F Sport | 350 F Sport Handling | 350L Luxury | RX 450h AWD | RX 450hL AWD | RX 450h F SPORT SUV 4D AWD | RX 450h F SPORT Handling AWD | RX 450hL Luxury AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | N | N | N | S | O | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | O | O | O | S | N | O | O | O | S | N |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | N | N | S | O | O | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | S | N | N | S | N | S | N | N | S |
| Navigation | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | O | N | N | N | N | O | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | O | N | N | O | N | O | N | N | O | N |
No equipment data for 8 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 350 AWD, $46,620.
- Hybrid: RX 450h AWD, $47,820.
- 7 or more seats: 350L FWD, 7 seats, $48,050.
- The most hp: RX 450h AWD, 308 hp, $47,820.
- The best mpg: RX 450h AWD, 30 mpg, $47,820.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: RX 350 F SPORT Appearance FWD, RX 350 F SPORT Appearance AWD, 350 F Sport Handling FWD, RX 450h F SPORT Appearance AWD, RX 450h F SPORT SUV 4D AWD, 350 F Sport Handling AWD, RX 450h F SPORT Handling AWD, Hybrid 450h F Sport Handling AWD.
- Dropped: 350 F Sport Performance FWD, RX 450h F SPORT AWD, 350 F Sport Performance AWD, RX 450h F SPORT Performance AWD, Hybrid 450h F Sport Performance AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 15 trims. Median change: +$800.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 FWD | $44,150 | $45,220 | +$1,070 |
| 350 AWD | $45,550 | $46,620 | +$1,070 |
| RX 450h AWD | $46,800 | $47,820 | +$1,020 |
| Hybrid 450h AWD | $46,800 | $47,920 | +$1,120 |
| 350L FWD | $47,300 | $48,050 | +$750 |
| 350 F Sport FWD | $47,950 | $48,700 | +$750 |
| 350L AWD | $48,700 | $49,450 | +$750 |
| 350 F Sport AWD | $49,350 | $50,100 | +$750 |
| RX 450hL AWD | $50,510 | $51,310 | +$800 |
| Hybrid 450hL AWD | $50,510 | $51,310 | +$800 |
| Hybrid 450h F Sport AWD | $50,600 | $51,400 | +$800 |
| 350L Luxury FWD | $53,300 | $54,050 | +$750 |
| 350L Luxury AWD | $54,700 | $55,450 | +$750 |
| RX 450hL Luxury AWD | $56,510 | $57,310 | +$800 |
| Hybrid 450hL Luxury AWD | $56,510 | $57,310 | +$800 |
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What this cannot tell you
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