Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Lexus RX 350 Review

Utility
The Toyota will quite certainly prove more practical than the Lexus RX 350 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. Towing is significantly more the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's forte than it is the Lexus RX 350's.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Lexus RX 350 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Highlander Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid's tank is roughly the same size as the RX 350's, though the RX 350's is slightly bigger. The Lexus RX 350 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Lexus RX 350 than with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, as both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Toyota to the dealership as the Lexus. In terms of fuel economy, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid bests the Lexus RX 350. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Lexus RX 350. Regarding MSRP, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid costs roughly as much as the Lexus RX 350 (though the Lexus RX 350 is a bit cheaper).

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Lexus RX 350 most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lexus's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Highlander Hybrid's. Torque equals pickup, and the Lexus RX 350 will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Highlander Hybrid finally gets moving. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Lexus RX 350 in terms of torque.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's front cabin compared to the Lexus. The ampler interior dimensions of the Highlander Hybrid make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Lexus RX 350.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the Lexus RX 350's.