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HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Lexus RX 350 Review

How the HUMMER H3 SUV stacks up against the Lexus RX 350 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 HUMMER H3 SUV
Price Range: $33,390 - $43,130
2010 Lexus RX 350
Price Range: $37,250 - $39,100
HUMMER H3 SUV vs. Lexus RX 350 Review

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the HUMMER H3 SUV and the Lexus RX 350 likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lexus's engine is slightly smaller than the HUMMER H3 SUV's, but not terribly so.

Utility
Neither the H3 SUV nor the RX 350 has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. The H3 SUV outpulls the Lexus by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
The HUMMER H3 SUV's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Lexus.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the HUMMER's front cabin compared to the Lexus RX 350. The HUMMER H3 SUV is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Lexus RX 350.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the H3 SUV than the Lexus RX 350 because of its bigger tank. The HUMMER H3 SUV and the Lexus compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the HUMMER H3 SUV to the dealership as the Lexus RX 350. The H3 SUV guzzles a lot of gas compared to the Lexus RX 350. Regarding MSRP, the HUMMER H3 SUV costs almost as much as the Lexus RX 350 (though the Lexus RX 350 is a little cheaper). The Lexus RX 350 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the HUMMER H3 SUV.

Warranty
The Lexus RX 350 and the H3 SUV have the same basic after-sale protection.

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