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Used 2018 Lexus RX 350 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Lexus RX 350 is a five-passenger luxury crossover available in base and F Sport versions.

The base RX 350 comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine (295 horsepower, 267 pound-feet of torque), an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional. It's equipped with 18-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights (with automatic high beams), rear privacy glass, a power liftgate, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, simulated leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, a power-adjustable steering wheel, a 40/20/40-split rear seat and a rear cargo cover.

Also standard is a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, Safety Connect emergency communications, a suite of drive safety aids (the Safety System+ package, including lane departure warning and intervention as well as forward collision warning and mitigation with automatic emergency braking), Bluetooth, an 8-inch display screen, a smartphone-integrated navigation system and a nine-speaker sound system.

The F Sport is our pick in the RX lineup, and it includes sportier exterior styling, 20-inch wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, enhanced engine sound, transmission paddle shifters, unique gauges, heated and ventilated sport seats, leather upholstery and unique interior trim. The F Sport is also available with all-wheel drive.

Options are generally grouped into packages with the RX, but there are a few stand-alone items, too, and availability can depend on the trim level and region in which you live.

The Premium package is available on non-F Sport models and adds roof rails, auto-dimming side mirrors, automatic wipers, driver-seat memory functions, leather upholstery, wood trim and a rear armrest storage compartment. The Luxury package (also only available on base RX models) includes the Premium package items and adds heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, rear door sunshades, upgraded leather upholstery, four-way lumbar adjustment for the front seats, heated rear seats, power-folding and -reclining rear seatbacks, and 20-inch wheels with your choice of color inserts.

The Navigation package adds a navigation system, the Remote Touch tech interface, a larger 12.3-inch display, voice controls, the Lexus Enform App Suite and a 12-speaker sound system.

Other options include a blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and automated braking, a panoramic-view backup camera, either a regular or a panoramic sunroof, a towing package (with an upgraded cooling system), front and rear parking sensors, a hands-free liftgate, upgraded LED headlights (with 18 individual LED accent lights), a color head-up display, a heated steering wheel and a 15-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.

Which RX 350 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The RX 350 is available in just two versions, and we think it's worth spending a bit more and upgrading to the F Sport trim. The F Sport, despite its name, isn't as sporty as some vehicles in the class such as the Porsche Macan, but it does bundle several desirable options together, including the adaptive suspension dampers and heated and ventilated front seats. The F Sport also gives the RX a more aggressive look and 20-inch wheels as standard.

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Bothell, WA
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RX 350 Base
RX 350 F SPORT
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3.5L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
optional
Upholstery
leatherette
leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
295 hp @ 6,300 rpm
295 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Engine torque
268 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
268 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/65R18
235/55R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.2 gal.
19.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
384 / 518 miles
384 / 518 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.8 ft.
38.8 ft.
Curb weight
4,222 lb.
4,222 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
Height
67.7 in.
67.7 in.
Length
192.5 in.
192.5 in.
Wheelbase
109.8 in.
109.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
18.4 cu. ft.
18.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Front Leg Room
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
Rear Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Maintenance
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Stratus Gray, leather
Black, premium leather
Parchment, premium leather
Parchment, leather
Black, leather
Black, leatherette
Noble Brown, leather
Noble Brown, premium leather
Stratus Gray, premium leather
Stratus Gray, leatherette
Rioja Red, leather
Stratus Gray, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Silver Lining Metallic
Nebula Gray Pearl
Atomic Silver
Autumn Shimmer
Caviar
Eminent White Pearl
Nightfall Mica
Obsidian
Matador Red Mica
Silver Lining Metallic
Nebula Gray Pearl
Nightfall Mica
Ultra White
Atomic Silver
Caviar
Obsidian
Matador Red Mica