2027 Lexus RX: real cost in California
See the RX on Lexus's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 350 Premium · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$55,450the advertised price
Drive away$62,217with fees and tax
Loan payment$975/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,627/moeverything, after resale
$62,217 to drive away + $82,904 to run it for 6 years − $27,948 back at resale = $117,173, or $1,627 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$62,217
Running it, 6 yrs+$82,904
Back at resale−$27,948
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$55,450Feesfreight $1,550 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,635Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$5,132Fuel13,500 mi a year at 25 MPG
+$21,374Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,845Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$13,018Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$12,896Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,559Resale after 6 years50% of MSRP, you get this back
−$27,948True cost $117,173 ÷ 72 months$1,627 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV192.5 in long
Seats5
Cargo29.6 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.1 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine246–366 hp premium gas or hybrid or plug-in hybrid, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph4.8–6.4 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy24–36 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 3,500 lb
Tires21"235/50R21
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty4 yrspowertrain 6 yrs
Resale at 6 years50% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| 350 Premium FWD | $55,450 | $62,217 | $117,173 | $1,627/mo | 25 MPG | — No |
| 350 Premium AWD | $57,050 | $63,961 | $120,075 | $1,668/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h Premium | $57,750 | $64,724 | $111,489 | ✓ $1,548/mo | 36 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350 F SPORT Design FWD | $57,780 | $64,756 | $119,974 | $1,666/mo | 25 MPG | — No |
| 350 Premium+ FWD | $58,940 | $66,021 | $121,370 | $1,686/mo | 25 MPG | — No |
| 350 F SPORT Design AWD | $59,380 | $66,500 | $122,729 | $1,705/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h F SPORT Design | $60,080 | $67,263 | $114,144 | $1,585/mo | 36 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350 Premium+ AWD | $60,540 | $67,765 | $123,978 | $1,722/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h Premium+ | $61,240 | $68,527 | $115,392 | $1,603/mo | 36 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350 F SPORT Handling | $62,050 | $69,410 | $125,603 | $1,744/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350 Luxury FWD | $63,995 | $71,530 | $126,810 | $1,761/mo | 25 MPG | — No |
| 350 Luxury AWD | $65,595 | $73,274 | $129,418 | $1,797/mo | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h Luxury | $66,295 | $74,037 | $120,832 | $1,678/mo | 36 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 450h+ Premium | $66,880 | $74,674 | $121,656 | $1,690/mo | 35 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 500h F SPORT Performance | $68,950 | $76,931 | $128,003 | $1,778/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 450h+ Luxury | $73,510 | $81,901 | $129,053 | $1,792/mo | 35 MPG | ✓ Yes |
350 PremiumFWD
$1,627/mo
True cost
350 PremiumAWD
$1,668/mo
True cost
350h Premium
✓ $1,548/mo
True cost
350 F SPORT DesignFWD
$1,666/mo
True cost
350 Premium+FWD
$1,686/mo
True cost
350 F SPORT DesignAWD
$1,705/mo
True cost
350h F SPORT Design
$1,585/mo
True cost
350 Premium+AWD
$1,722/mo
True cost
350h Premium+
$1,603/mo
True cost
350 F SPORT Handling
$1,744/mo
True cost
350 LuxuryFWD
$1,761/mo
True cost
350 LuxuryAWD
$1,797/mo
True cost
350h Luxury
$1,678/mo
True cost
450h+ Premium
$1,690/mo
True cost
500h F SPORT Performance
$1,778/mo
True cost
450h+ Luxury
$1,792/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
350 Premium FWD$55,450
350 Premium AWD$57,050
350h Premium$57,750
350 F SPORT Design FWD$57,780
350 Premium+ FWD$58,940
350 F SPORT Design AWD$59,380
350h F SPORT Design$60,080
350 Premium+ AWD$60,540
350h Premium+$61,240
350 F SPORT Handling$62,050
350 Luxury FWD$63,995
350 Luxury AWD$65,595
350h Luxury$66,295
450h+ Premium$66,880
500h F SPORT Performance$68,950
450h+ Luxury$73,510
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
+ $1,420
+ $1,670
+ $1,420
+ $1,670
+ $1,420
+ $1,670
+ $1,420
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ 350 Premium FWD to 350h Premium
✓
✓ from 350 Premium+ AWD
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ 350 Luxury FWD to 350h Luxury
+ $1,230
✓ from 450h+ Luxury
Convenience
Push-button start
+ $375
+ $1,475
+ $375
+ $1,475
+ $575
+ $575
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
+ $1,105
✓
+ $1,105
✓ 350 Premium+ AWD to 350h Premium+
+ $1,105
✓ 350 Luxury FWD to 350h Luxury
✓ from 500h F SPORT Performance
Premium sound system
+ $1,160
+ $1,160
+ $2,265
+ $1,160
+ $1,160
Head-up display
+ $1,475
+ $1,475
✓ 350 F SPORT Handling to 350h Luxury
✓ from 500h F SPORT Performance
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
+ $1,105
✓
+ $1,105
✓ 350 Premium+ AWD to 350h Premium+
+ $1,105
✓ 350 Luxury FWD to 350h Luxury
✓ from 500h F SPORT Performance
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ 350 Premium AWD to 350h Premium
✓ 350 F SPORT Design AWD to 350 F SPORT Handling
✓ from 350 Luxury AWD
Tow hitch included
+ $660
+ $660
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
+ $500
+ $500
✓ 350 Luxury FWD to 350h Luxury
✓ from 500h F SPORT Performance
LED headlights
✓ 350 Luxury FWD to 350h Luxury
✓ from 450h+ Luxury
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingDual-zone climateMassaging seatsRemote startPower driver's seat
Full standard equipment on the 350 Premium 350 Premium FWD (32 items)
- Driver/front passenger heated seats
- Driver/front passenger ventilated seats
- Seating for 5
- NuLuxe-trimmed interior
- Leather-trimmed steering wheel
- Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel
- 12.3-inch multi-information display
- 9.8-inch touchscreen display
- Six USB ports
- 12-speaker Lexus premium sound
- Power tilt-and telescoping steering wheel
- Ambient illumination
- Lexus Memory System
- Wireless phone charger
- Tonneau Cover
- LED foglamps
- Power back door
- Moonroof
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Roof rails
- Color-keyed over fenders
- 19-in 5-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Gray Metallic and machined finish
- Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
- Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Safety Connect with up to 5-year trial
- Service Connect with up to 5-year trial
- Remote Connect 5-year trial
- Wi-Fi Connect with up to 30-day/3GB trial
- Wireless Apple CarPlay integration
- Wireless Android Auto compatibility
- Cold Area Package: heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, windshield wiper de-icer
Recalls
5 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 RX models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Steering2026 · 617 vehicles
Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.Recall 26V598000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025, 2026 · 144,200 vehicles
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.Recall 26V162000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025, 2026 · 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 ↗Electrical system2025 · 591,377 vehicles
Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.Recall 25V595000 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 ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 RX in California?
- $62,217 to drive away for the 350 Premium, from a $55,450 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $975 loan payment, about $1,767 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,627 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 3,500 lb for every trim.
Colors
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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.