Compare 2012 Lexus RX 350 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $39,075 | $40,515 | $39,545 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $36,537 | $38,287 | $37,202 |
| Destination | $895 | $875 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/chrome | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather/chrome |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | 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/genuine Wood | Leather/metal-look |
| Head-up Display | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Speakers | 9 | 8 Bose | 10 |
| Amplifier | 330W | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Safety Canopy System |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Safety Connect | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | PASS-Key III | SecuriLock |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | TheftLock | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | Ownership Privileges 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Concealed | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Front Tires | P235/60VR18.0 BSW AS | P235/65HR18.0 BSW AS | P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined Aluminum | 18" Painted Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Rainsense | Optional |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 3.7L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Flexible | Regular 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 | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | 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 | StabiliTrak | AdvanceTrac W/RSC |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | SelectShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.40 | 3.39 | 3.16 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 187.8 " | 190.3 " | 186.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.2 " | 75.2 " | 76.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 66.3 " | 65.7 " | 67.3 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 3.7L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 270 @ 6,200 Rpm | 308 @ 6,800 Rpm | 305 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 248 @ 4,700 Rpm | 265 @ 2,400 Rpm | 280 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.3 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds | 6.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.7 Seconds | 15.1 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 96 Mph | 98 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 57 Mph | 57 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.70/3.27 " | 3.70/3.37 " | 3.76/3.41 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,178 Lbs. | 4,277 Lbs. | 4,251 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,557 Lbs. | 5,467 Lbs. | 5,440 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,243 Lbs. | 909 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 2,500 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 7,560 Lbs. | 7,025 Lbs. | 7,350 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 " | 110.5 " | 111.2 " |
| Front Track | 64.2 " | 63.8 " | 65.4 " |
| Rear Track | 63.8 " | 63.4 " | 65.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.0 '' | 20.2 '' | 19.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 43.1 " | 41.2 " | 40.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.8 " | 36.3 " | 39.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 39.7 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.7 " | 38.4 " | 39.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.5 " | 55.4 " | 54.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 54.5 " | 54.7 " | 55.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.0 " | 58.3 " | 58.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.6 " | 56.3 " | 58.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 40.0 Cu.ft. | 29.8 Cu.ft. | 32.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 80.3 Cu.ft. | 61.1 Cu.ft. | 68.6 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 101 Cu.ft. | 108 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.2 Gal. | 21.0 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Overall | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
