2026 Lexus NX: real cost in California
See the NX on Lexus's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 350h · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$46,570the advertised price
Drive away$52,370with fees and tax
Loan payment$808/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,339/moeverything, after resale
$52,370 to drive away + $67,792 to run it for 6 years − $23,772 back at resale = $96,389, or $1,339 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$52,370
Running it, 6 yrs+$67,792
Back at resale−$23,772
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$46,570Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,320Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,890Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Fuel13,500 mi a year at 40 MPG
+$11,635Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,969Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,778Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,309Resale after 6 years51% of MSRP, you get this back
−$23,772True cost $96,389 ÷ 72 months$1,339 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV183.5 in long
Seats5
Cargo22.7 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance7.7–8.1 in
Engine and fuel
Engine275 hp hybrid or premium gas or plug-in hybrid, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph5.5–5.8 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy24–40 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 2,000 lb
Tires20"235/50R20
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty4 yrspowertrain 6 yrs · battery 10 yrs
Resale at 6 years51% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 275 hp, 5 seats.| 350h FWD | $46,570 | $52,370 | $96,389 | ✓ $1,339/mo | 40 MPG | — No |
| 350 | $47,420 | $53,296 | $109,233 | $1,517/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h AWD | $48,120 | $54,059 | $98,418 | $1,367/mo | 39 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h Premium FWD | $48,495 | $54,468 | $98,522 | $1,368/mo | 40 MPG | — No |
| 350 Premium | $49,345 | $55,394 | $111,343 | $1,546/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h Premium AWD | $50,045 | $56,157 | $100,625 | $1,398/mo | 39 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h Luxury FWD | $52,635 | $58,980 | $103,099 | $1,432/mo | 40 MPG | — No |
| 350 F SPORT Handling | $53,395 | $59,808 | $115,929 | $1,610/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350 Luxury | $53,485 | $59,906 | $116,027 | $1,611/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h Luxury AWD | $54,185 | $60,669 | $105,054 | $1,459/mo | 39 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h F SPORT Handling FWD | $55,045 | $61,607 | $105,677 | $1,468/mo | 40 MPG | — No |
| 350h F SPORT Handling AWD | $56,595 | $63,296 | $107,632 | $1,495/mo | 39 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 450h+ Premium | $59,505 | $66,468 | $115,935 | $1,610/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 450h+ Luxury | $63,435 | $70,751 | $120,384 | $1,672/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 450h+ F SPORT Handling | $64,525 | $71,939 | $121,618 | $1,689/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
350hFWD
✓ $1,339/mo
True cost
350
$1,517/mo
True cost
350hAWD
$1,367/mo
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350h PremiumFWD
$1,368/mo
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350 Premium
$1,546/mo
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350h PremiumAWD
$1,398/mo
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350h LuxuryFWD
$1,432/mo
True cost
350 F SPORT Handling
$1,610/mo
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350 Luxury
$1,611/mo
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350h LuxuryAWD
$1,459/mo
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350h F SPORT HandlingFWD
$1,468/mo
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350h F SPORT HandlingAWD
$1,495/mo
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450h+ Premium
$1,610/mo
True cost
450h+ Luxury
$1,672/mo
True cost
450h+ F SPORT Handling
$1,689/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
350h FWD$46,570
350$47,420
350h AWD$48,120
350h Premium FWD$48,495
350 Premium$49,345
350h Premium AWD$50,045
350h Luxury FWD$52,635
350 F SPORT Handling$53,395
350 Luxury$53,485
350h Luxury AWD$54,185
350h F SPORT Handling FWD$55,045
350h F SPORT Handling AWD$56,595
450h+ Premium$59,505
450h+ Luxury$63,435
450h+ F SPORT Handling$64,525
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ 350 to 350h Premium AWD
+ $800
✓
+ $800
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
+ $800
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Parking sensors
✓ 350h FWD to 350h Premium AWD
+ $250
✓
+ $250
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
+ $250
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
+ $150
✓
+ $150
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 350h F SPORT Handling AWD
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Heated rear seats
✓
+ $1,030
✓
+ $1,030
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Dual-zone climate
✓ 350h FWD to 350h Premium AWD
✓
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ 350h FWD to 350h Premium AWD
+ $375
✓
+ $375
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
+ $375
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Remote start
✓ 350h FWD to 350h Premium AWD
✓
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ 350h FWD to 350h Premium AWD
+ $75
✓
+ $75
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
+ $75
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Power driver's seat
✓ 350h FWD to 350h Premium AWD
✓
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
+ $1,205
✓
+ $1,105
✓ 350 Luxury to 350h Luxury AWD
✓
Premium sound system
✓
+ $1,020
✓
+ $1,020
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
+ $1,020
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Head-up display
✓
+ $900
✓ from 350h Premium AWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ 350h FWD to 350h Premium AWD
✓
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ 350 to 350h AWD
✓ 350 Premium to 350h Premium AWD
✓ 350 F SPORT Handling to 350h Luxury AWD
✓ from 350h F SPORT Handling AWD
Tow hitch included
+ $450 on every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ 350 to 350h Premium AWD
+ $500
✓
+ $500
✓ 350h F SPORT Handling FWD to 450h+ Premium
+ $500
✓ from 450h+ F SPORT Handling
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seats
Full standard equipment on the 350h 350h FWD (21 items)
- Driver/front passenger heated seats
- Seating for 5
- NuLuxe-trimmed interior
- Leather-trimmed steering wheel
- 9.8-inch multi-information display
- Six USB ports
- 10-speaker Lexus premium sound
- Tonneau Cover
- LED foglamps
- Power folding outside mirrors
- Power back door
- Roof rails
- 18-inch alloy wheels w/ Dark Gray metallic and machined finish
- Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Safety Connect with up to 10-year trial
- Service Connect with up to 10-year trial
- Remote Connect 3-year trial
- Wi-Fi Connect with up to 30-day/3GB trial
- Wireless Apple CarPlay integration
- Wireless Android Auto compatibility
Recalls
7 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 NX models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2024 · 68,356 vehicles
The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators.Recall 26V687000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2024, 2025 · 144,200 vehicles
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.Recall 26V162000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2024, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse.Recall 25V744000 at NHTSA ↗Seat belts2025 · 40,922 vehicles
The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."Recall 25V059000 at NHTSA ↗Steering2024 · 1,716 vehicles
An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag.Recall 25V040000 at NHTSA ↗Service brakes2025 · 70 vehicles
Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or possible wheel detachment.Recall 24V911000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 NX in California?
- $52,370 to drive away for the 350h, from a $46,570 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $808 loan payment, about $1,447 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,339 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 2,000 lb for every trim.
Colors
Ultra WhiteAtomic SilverCloudburst GrayCaviarInfraredCopper CrestNori Green PearlGrecian Water
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US prices in US dollars from Lexus's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.