INFINITI QX65 vs. Lexus RX 350 | INFINITI of Akron
INFINITI QX65 vs. Lexus RX 350
INFINITI of Akron — Side-by-Side Comparison

INFINITI QX65 vs. Lexus RX 350

The Lexus RX 350 is America's best-selling luxury SUV. The INFINITI QX65 is its fastback alternative — with more cargo, higher towing, and a design the RX cannot match.

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More Cargo SpaceDouble the Towing CapacityGoogle Built-In
INFINITI QX65
$53,990
Starting MSRP — AWD Standard
VS
Lexus RX 350 AWD
$53,350
Starting MSRP
Overview

America's Best Seller vs. A Bold New Challenger.

The Lexus RX 350 is the best-selling luxury vehicle in the United States for good reason — it is exceptionally reliable, comfortable, and well-rounded. Its reputation for low ownership costs and strong resale value is unmatched in the segment. It starts at $53,350 for the AWD model, nearly identical to the QX65.

The INFINITI QX65 offers a compelling alternative: significantly more cargo space, dramatically higher towing capacity, a bold fastback roofline, and Google Built-In navigation as standard. The Lexus wins on reliability reputation, resale value, and the available hybrid lineup. The QX65 wins on cargo utility, towing, design distinctiveness, and technology integration.

Specification INFINITI QX65 Lexus RX 350 AWD
Starting MSRP$53,990$53,350 ✓
Engine2.0L VC-Turbo I-42.4L Turbo I-4
Horsepower268 hp275 hp ✓
Torque286 lb-ft310 lb-ft ✓
DrivetrainAWD StandardAWD Standard
Body StyleFastback / Coupe-SUVTraditional SUV
Seating5 Passengers5 Passengers
Cargo — Behind Row 235.8 cu ft ✓29.6 cu ft
Cargo — Seats Folded67.7 cu ft ✓46.2 cu ft
Fuel Economy (combined)22 mpg est.24 mpg (AWD) ✓
Hybrid OptionNoYes (RX 350h, 36 mpg) ✓
Google Built-InStandard ✓Not Available
Wireless CarPlay / Android AutoStandardStandard
Panoramic SunroofStandard ✓Available
Wireless Phone ChargingQi2 Standard ✓Available
Driver AssistanceProPilot StandardSafety Sense 3.0 Std.
Towing Capacity6,000 lbs ✓~3,500 lbs
AssemblySmyrna, TN — USA ✓Ontario, Canada
Basic Warranty4 yr / 60,000 mi ✓4 yr / 50,000 mi
Why QX65 Wins

Where the QX65 Has the Clear Advantage

01
Dramatically More Cargo Space
The QX65 offers 35.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row versus the RX 350's 29.6 cubic feet — over 6 cubic feet more. With seats folded, the gap grows to 21 cubic feet. The RX's cargo area is one of the smallest in its class.
02
Far Higher Towing Capacity
The QX65 tows 6,000 lbs. The Lexus RX 350 AWD is rated for approximately 3,500 lbs. If you tow anything — a boat, a trailer, a camper — the QX65 is the significantly more capable vehicle.
03
Google Built-In, Every Model
Every QX65 ships with Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play natively integrated. The Lexus RX 350 does not offer Google Built-In — a notable gap for buyers who depend on Google's navigation and voice platform.
04
Fastback Design
The Lexus RX is a competent, handsome traditional SUV. The QX65 is a fastback coupe-SUV with a dramatic roofline that turns heads in a way the conservative RX simply does not.
05
Longer Warranty Coverage
The QX65 is covered for 4 years and 60,000 miles. The Lexus RX stops at 50,000 miles — 10,000 fewer miles of basic protection despite a nearly identical starting price.
The Verdict

INFINITI QX65 over Lexus RX 350

The Lexus RX 350 is a legitimate legend — its reliability record, resale value, and hybrid efficiency are genuine, well-earned advantages that no competitor easily dismisses. If long-term ownership costs and peace of mind are your top priorities, the RX deserves serious consideration. But the INFINITI QX65 delivers dramatically more cargo space, nearly double the towing capacity, Google Built-In, a longer warranty, and a bold fastback design — at essentially the same price. For buyers who want utility and style along with luxury, the QX65 makes a compelling case.

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