Reasons to pick Kia Niro
- 1you want the lower price of entry: LX Hybrid starts at $30,845.
- 2efficiency matters: LX PHEV bottoms out at 2.1 L/100 km.
- 3cargo room matters: this catalog shows up to 1,805 L of cargo capacity.
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2026 Kia Niro vs 2026 Lexus RX
Your comparison
NirovsRX
- Price−$30,040
- Efficiency4.4 L/100 km
- Cargo+497 L
- Rows won4–2
Niro starts $30,040 lower. Niro wins efficiency by 4.4 L/100 km. Niro gives you 497 L more cargo room. RX reaches 9 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Kia NiroLexus RX
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$30,040 lower
Niro
$30,845
LX Hybrid
RX
$60,885
RX 350 Premium
Average trim price$35,844 lower
Niro
$39,801
9 tracked trims
RX
$75,645
17 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Niro | Lexus RX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $30,845 LX Hybrid | $60,885 RX 350 Premium | $30,040 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $39,801 9 tracked trims | $75,645 17 tracked trims | $35,844 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 2.1 L/100 km LX PHEV | 6.5 L/100 km RX 350h Premium | 4.4 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,805 L Best published cargo figure | 1,308 L Best published cargo figure | 497 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 1,585 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Lexus reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 3 features EX PHEV at $38,845 | 8 features RX 350 Executive at $76,304 | +5 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features SX at $39,545 | 9 features RX 500h F SPORT Black Line at $89,804 | +3 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Niro, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Lexus RX.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows4beyond the core table
Model reach4 vs 4Niro vs RX
Pair overlap4 shared0 one-sided
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
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Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Premium upholsteryLeft sooner
Niro
$32,845
EX Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats
RX
$60,885
RX 350 Premium
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Silver Painted Roof Rails; Colour-Keyed overfenders; Roof Mounted Spoiler; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Rear Bumper Garnish Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Heated & Ventilated Leather Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlayTM,41 and Android Auto Compatibility; Front Ventilated Disc Brakes; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (Full Perimeter); Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof
Moonroof / sunroofLeft sooner
Niro
$35,545
EX Premium Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
RX
$60,885
RX 350 Premium
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Silver Painted Roof Rails; Colour-Keyed overfenders; Roof Mounted Spoiler; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Rear Bumper Garnish Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Heated & Ventilated Leather Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlayTM,41 and Android Auto Compatibility; Front Ventilated Disc Brakes; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (Full Perimeter); Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof
Premium audioLeft sooner
Niro
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
RX
$76,304
RX 350 Executive
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Panoramic Moonroof; Silver Painted Roof Rails; Colour-Keyed overfenders; Roof Mounted Spoiler; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Rear Bumper Garnish Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Heated & Ventilated Leather Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlayTM,41 and Android Auto Compatibility; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Front Ventilated Disc Brakes; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (Full Perimeter); Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Rear Seats; Ventilated Front Seats; Semi-Aniline Leather Seats; Head-Up Display; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; 21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System; Panoramic Moonroof
Seat memoryLeft sooner
Niro
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
RX
$60,885
RX 350 Premium
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Silver Painted Roof Rails; Colour-Keyed overfenders; Roof Mounted Spoiler; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Rear Bumper Garnish Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Heated & Ventilated Leather Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlayTM,41 and Android Auto Compatibility; Front Ventilated Disc Brakes; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (Full Perimeter); Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Lexus RX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Niro unlocks it $28,040 sooner. | $32,845 EX Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats | $60,885 RX 350 Premium Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Silver Painted Roof Rails; Colour-Keyed overfenders; Roof Mounted Spoiler; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Rear Bumper Garnish Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Heated & Ventilated Leather Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlayTM,41 and Android Auto Compatibility; Front Ventilated Disc Brakes; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (Full Perimeter); Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof | Left sooner |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Niro unlocks it $25,340 sooner. | $35,545 EX Premium Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $60,885 RX 350 Premium Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Silver Painted Roof Rails; Colour-Keyed overfenders; Roof Mounted Spoiler; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Rear Bumper Garnish Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Heated & Ventilated Leather Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlayTM,41 and Android Auto Compatibility; Front Ventilated Disc Brakes; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (Full Perimeter); Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Niro unlocks it $36,759 sooner. | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $76,304 RX 350 Executive Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Panoramic Moonroof; Silver Painted Roof Rails; Colour-Keyed overfenders; Roof Mounted Spoiler; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Rear Bumper Garnish Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Heated & Ventilated Leather Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlayTM,41 and Android Auto Compatibility; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Front Ventilated Disc Brakes; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (Full Perimeter); Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Rear Seats; Ventilated Front Seats; Semi-Aniline Leather Seats; Head-Up Display; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; 21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System; Panoramic Moonroof | Left sooner |
Seat memoryExpanded Niro unlocks it $21,340 sooner. | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $60,885 RX 350 Premium Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Silver Painted Roof Rails; Colour-Keyed overfenders; Roof Mounted Spoiler; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Rear Bumper Garnish Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Heated & Ventilated Leather Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlayTM,41 and Android Auto Compatibility; Front Ventilated Disc Brakes; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel (Full Perimeter); Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof | Left sooner |
Trim Shortcuts
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Kia Niro$30,845
LX Hybrid
4.4 L/100 km efficiency2 features
Lexus RX$60,885
RX 350 Premium
9.9 L/100 km efficiency6 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro | LX Hybrid | $30,845 | 4.4 L/100 km | 2 |
| Lexus RX | RX 350 Premium | $60,885 | 9.9 L/100 km | 6 |
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