Compare 2002 Lexus RX 300 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $35,705 | $36,300 | $38,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $31,420 | $33,759 | $35,560 |
| Destination | $575 | $665 | $645 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| 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 | Keyfob | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Keyfob | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 6-way | 6-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| 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 And Passenger | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | Bucket | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| CD Player | Compatible | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | Graphic | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With VCP | N/A |
| 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 | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Tube 1st Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Tele Aid | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Parktronic | Optional |
| 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 | Standard | 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Retractable | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| 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 | Body-colored | Black |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/70SR16.0 BSW M+S | P255/60HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/65HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Running Boards | N/A | Illuminated | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.2L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | 4MATIC All Wheel | All Wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Torsion Bar | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Touch-Shift | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd Man |
| Axle Ratio | 3.29 | 3.70 | 4.10 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.1 " | 182.6 " | 183.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.5 " | 72.4 " | 73.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 65.7 " | 71.7 " | 67.5 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.2L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 220 @ 5,800 Rpm | 215 @ 5,600 Rpm | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm |
| Torque | 222 @ 4,400 Rpm | 233 @ 3,000 Rpm | 214 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.44/3.27 " | 3.54/3.31 " | 3.31/3.53 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,900 Lbs. | 4,786 Lbs. | 4,533 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,950 Lbs. | 6,005 Lbs. | 6,005 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,697 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 " | 111.0 " | 111.0 " |
| Front Track | 61.6 " | 60.4 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 61.0 " | 60.4 " | 62.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.6 '' | 18.5 '' | 19.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .36 | .39 | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 40.7 " | 40.3 " | 39.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 " | 38.0 " | 35.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.5 " | 39.8 " | 38.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.2 " | 39.7 " | 38.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.2 " | 55.0 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.2 " | 54.7 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 58.2 " | 58.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.0 " | 57.8 " | 57.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 39.8 Cu.ft. | 34.7 Cu.ft. | 23.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 75.0 Cu.ft. | 81.2 Cu.ft. | 54.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 110 Cu.ft. | 88 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.8 Gal. | 19.5 Gal. | 24.3 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Bumpers | marginal | N/A | acceptable |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Head Restraint | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
