2021 Lexus NX 300 Trims Comparison
2021 NX 300 trim level differences
The 2021 Lexus NX 300 is a five-passenger compact SUV available in three trim levels: the standard NX 300, the NX 300 F Sport and the NX 300 Luxury. The hybrid NX, the NX 300h, is reviewed separately. All three trim levels come standard with:
Which 2021 NX 300 trim does Edmunds recommend?
We recommend the base NX 300 since it comes standard with an abundance of safety features and offers plenty of stand-alone or package options to choose from. The F Sport and Luxury trims add some nice creature comforts, but most of their desirable features can be selected à la carte at the base level.
Compare 2021 NX 300 trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Buford, GA
| Vehicle | NX 300 Base | NX 300 F SPORT | NX 300 Luxury |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | optional | optional | optional |
| Upholstery | leatherette | leatherette | leather |
| Heated seats | optional | optional | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | optional | optional | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | optional | optional | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Engine power | 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm | 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm | 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Engine torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 | 225/60R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 22 / 28 / 25 MPG | 22 / 28 / 25 MPG | 22 / 28 / 25 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 350 / 445 miles | 350 / 445 miles | 350 / 445 miles |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,940 lb. | 3,940 lb. | 3,940 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 83.9 in. | 83.9 in. | 83.9 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 73.6 in. | 73.6 in. | 73.6 in. |
| Height | 64.8 in. | 64.8 in. | 64.8 in. |
| Length | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in. | 104.7 in. | 104.7 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 17.7 cu. ft. | 17.7 cu. ft. | 17.7 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 54.5 cu. ft. | 54.5 cu. ft. | 54.5 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. | 57.3 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.3 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $49,448 | $51,678 | $54,277 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.66 | $0.69 | $0.72 |
| Depreciation | $11,796 | $13,168 | $14,648 |
| Financing | $5,179 | $5,501 | $6,215 |
| Taxes & Fees | $3,648 | $3,868 | $4,356 |
| Fuel | $11,977 | $11,977 | $11,977 |
| Insurance | $5,447 | $5,405 | $5,680 |
| Maintenance | $7,997 | $8,355 | $7,997 |
| Repairs | $3,404 | $3,404 | $3,404 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Rioja Red, leatherette Glazed Caramel NuLuxe, leatherette Black, leatherette Creme, leatherette | Circuit Red, leatherette Black, leatherette Artic White, leatherette | Black, leather Creme, leather |
| Exterior | Atomic Silver Cadmium Orange Matador Red Mica Nori Green Pearl Nebula Gray Pearl Eminent White Pearl Caviar | Ultra White Atomic Silver Obsidian Cadmium Orange Matador Red Mica Nebula Gray Pearl Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0 | Atomic Silver Cadmium Orange Matador Red Mica Nori Green Pearl Nebula Gray Pearl Eminent White Pearl Caviar |