Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Lexus RX300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 Lexus RX300
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LS 1500 | 300 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2014 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,065 | $35,125 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal (best) | 19.8 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 320 hp (best) | 220 hp |
| Torque | 335 lb-ft (best) | 222 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 5.3 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 137.4 cu ft (best) | 75 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 8,100 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,526 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 5,674 lbs | 3,715 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in (best) | 7.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in (best) | 103.1 in |
| Length | 222.4 in (best) | 180.1 in |
| Width | 79.1 in (best) | 71.5 in |
| Height | 76.8 in (best) | 65.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Lexus RX300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS 1500 $45,065 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 300 $35,125 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LS 1500 $47,910 MSRP | 300 $36,925 MSRP |
| 3 | LT 1500 $48,215 MSRP | — |
| 4 | LT 1500 $51,060 MSRP | — |
| 5 | LTZ 1500 $56,900 MSRP | — |
| 6 | LTZ 1500 $59,900 MSRP | — |
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Lexus RX300 FAQ
- Which is better: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2003 Lexus RX300?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2003 Lexus RX300 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2003 Lexus RX300?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2003 Lexus RX300 starts lower at $35,125.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2003 Lexus RX300?
- The 2003 Lexus RX300 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (35,125).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2003 Lexus RX300?
- The 2003 Lexus RX300 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2003 Lexus RX300?
- The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (320).
- Which has better seats: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2003 Lexus RX300?
- The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2003 Lexus RX300?
- The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,100).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2003 Lexus RX300?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (4/5 NHTSA overall).