Toyota Tundra vs Lexus RX

The Toyota Tundra starts from $155,990 before on-road costs, while the Lexus RX opens at $84,900. That makes the Lexus RX the more affordable entry point by $71,090.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $171,589 and $93,390 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus RX by roughly $6,410 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota Tundra and Lexus RX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Toyota Tundra and 8 in the Lexus RX. The Toyota Tundra adds a 360-degree camera that the Lexus RX misses.

The Toyota Tundra features a 14-inch touchscreen, while the Lexus RX gets a 14-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota Tundra stands out with JBL audio that you will not find on the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, Lexus Premium Sound audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota Tundra uses a Petrol producing 326kW and 790Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Lexus RX responds with a Hybrid making 179kW and 221Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Toyota Tundra has the clear power advantage at 326kW vs 179kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Tundra is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Tundra measures 5,955mm long on a 3,700mm wheelbase, 1065mm longer than the Lexus RX at 4,890mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Tundra generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota Tundra leads with a 4,536kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 3,036kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,249/year for the Toyota Tundra and $1,967/year for the Lexus RX. That is a $1,282 annual difference in favour of the Lexus RX.

Estimated annual total: $3,249 (Toyota Tundra) vs $1,967 (Lexus RX). The Lexus RX saves you roughly $1,282 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Tundra) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus RX). The Toyota Tundra has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus RX).