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Used 2021 Lexus RX 450h SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Lexus RX 450h is available in base and F Sport trims (technically, the F Sport is an option package). Both are powered by a 308-horsepower hybrid powertrain that uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine. All-wheel drive is standard. Feature highlights include:

Base RX 450h
Comes standard with the typical features expected from a luxury SUV, such as:

  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Power liftgate
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Nine-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Amazon Alexa integration
  • Six USB ports
  • Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 suite of advanced safety features:
    • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the RX 450h and the car in front)
    • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
    • Lane keeping assist (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Automatic high beams

F Sport
Sharpens handling and adds sporty-looking touches that include:

  • Larger wheels
  • Sport-tuned suspension dampers
  • Unique exterior and interior trim elements

The F Sport Handling package further improves handling and comfort with:

  • Adaptive suspension
  • Heated and ventilated front sport seats
  • Heated steering wheel

Other bundled options include:
Premium package

  • Driver-seat memory functions
  • Wood interior trim

Luxury package

  • Larger wheels
  • Leather upholstery
  • Wood and aluminum interior trim
  • Wood-trimmed heated steering wheel
  • Rear window sunshades
  • Interior ambient lighting

Several stand-alone options are also available:

  • Navigation system with:
    • 12.3-inch touchscreen
    • 12 speakers
    • Streaming internet radio and convenience apps
    • Touchpad controller
    • Satellite radio
  • Auto-leveling headlights
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 15-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Front and rear parking sensors with rear automatic braking

Which RX 450h trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base RX 450h gets our recommendation since the F Sport's performance gains are minimal and many of the interior features are available in other packages or as stand-alone options.
Of those options, the navigation system with its larger screen and apps is a worthy add-on.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Longview, TX
Vehicle
RX 450h Base
RX 450h F SPORT
RX 450h F SPORT Handling
Vehicle
F SPORT
3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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F SPORT Handling
3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
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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
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Canada/Japan
Canada/Japan
Canada/Japan
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
308 hp @ 6,000 rpm
308 hp @ 6,000 rpm
308 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
235/65R18
235/55R20
235/55R20
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
31 / 28 / 30 MPG
31 / 28 / 30 MPG
31 / 28 / 30 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
17.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
533 / 482 miles
533 / 482 miles
533 / 482 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.8 ft.
38.8 ft.
38.8 ft.
Curb weight
4,740 lb.
4,740 lb.
4,740 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
8.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
74.6 in.
Height
67.7 in.
67.7 in.
67.7 in.
Length
192.5 in.
192.5 in.
192.5 in.
Wheelbase
109.8 in.
109.8 in.
109.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
32.6 cu. ft.
32.6 cu. ft.
32.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
Front Leg Room
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
44.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
Rear Head Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$55,592
$58,189
$55,489
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.74
$0.78
$0.74
Depreciation
$16,402
$18,667
$16,020
Financing
$6,107
$6,316
$6,391
Taxes & Fees
$2,381
$2,451
$2,476
Fuel
$9,504
$9,504
$9,504
Insurance
$8,436
$8,336
$8,336
Maintenance
$9,292
$9,445
$9,292
Repairs
$3,470
$3,470
$3,470
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leatherette
Parchment, leatherette
Black, premium leather
Parchment, premium leather
Birch, premium leather
Glazed Caramel, premium leather
Birch, leatherette
Glazed Caramel, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Circuit Red, leatherette
Black w/White Accents, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Circuit Red, leatherette
Exterior
Nebula Gray Pearl
Obsidian
Atomic Silver
Caviar
Matador Red Mica
Eminent White Pearl
Nightfall Mica
Nori Green Pearl
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Nebula Gray Pearl
Obsidian
Ultra White
Atomic Silver
Grecian Water
Caviar
Matador Red Mica
Nightfall Mica
Atomic Silver
Nebula Gray Pearl
Obsidian
Ultra White
Caviar
Matador Red Mica
Nightfall Mica