Compare 2001 Lexus RX 300 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $33,955 | $38,900 | $35,550 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $29,879 | $35,170 | $32,253 |
| Destination | $545 | $645 | $545 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 6-way | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leatherette | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | Compatible | 6-disc |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 7 | 10 | 6 Bose |
| Amplifier | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Equalizer | Graphic | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With VCP |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Tube 1st Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Retractable | Window Grid | Retractable |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Lower Accent Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Black | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Tailgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Flip-up | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P225/70SR16.0 BSW M+S | P235/65HR17.0 BSW AS | P245/70SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | All Wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | N/A | Electronic |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | STEPTRONIC | N/A |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto | 5-spd Man | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.08 | 4.10 | 4.36 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.1 " | 183.7 " | 183.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.5 " | 73.7 " | 72.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 65.7 " | 67.5 " | 70.7 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 220 @ 5,800 Rpm | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm | 240 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 222 @ 4,400 Rpm | 214 @ 3,500 Rpm | 265 @ 3,200 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.44/3.27 " | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.76/3.20 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,692 Lbs. | 4,519 Lbs. | 4,352 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,950 Lbs. | 6,005 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 " | 111.0 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 61.6 " | 62.0 " | 60.6 " |
| Rear Track | 61.0 " | 62.0 " | 60.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.6 '' | 19.8 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .36 | .35 | .48 |
| Front Legroom | 40.7 " | 39.3 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 " | 35.4 " | 31.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.5 " | 38.9 " | 39.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.2 " | 38.5 " | 37.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.2 " | N/A | 54.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.2 " | N/A | 51.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 58.0 " | 56.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.0 " | 57.2 " | 56.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 39.8 Cu.ft. | 23.8 Cu.ft. | 38.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 75.0 Cu.ft. | 54.4 Cu.ft. | 85.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 110 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.8 Gal. | 24.3 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Bumpers | poor | acceptable | poor |
| Restraints | good | good | marginal |
| Head Restraint | acceptable | marginal | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | good | poor |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | acceptable |
| Overall Front | good | good | marginal |
