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Land Rover Discovery vs Lexus RX300

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Land Rover Discovery

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2003 Lexus RX300

Overview

SpecLand Rover DiscoveryP300 SLexus RX300300
Selected trimP300 S300
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfour wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)regular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262003

Pricing & market

SpecLand Rover DiscoveryP300 SLexus RX300300
MSRP$60,200$35,125 (best)
Lowest listing price$46,999 (best)
Median listing price$60,560 (best)
Highest listing price$78,479 (best)
For sale now12 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecLand Rover DiscoveryP300 SLexus RX300300
Combined MPG20 MPG (best)18 MPG
City MPG19 MPG (best)17 MPG
Highway MPG23 MPG (best)21 MPG
Fuel tank23.8 gal (best)19.8 gal

Performance

SpecLand Rover DiscoveryP300 SLexus RX300300
Horsepower296 hp (best)220 hp
Torque295 lb-ft (best)222 lb-ft
Engine size2 L3 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecLand Rover DiscoveryP300 SLexus RX300300
Seating7 seats (best)5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume70.5 cu ft75 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity5,952 lbs (best)3,500 lbs
Curb weight4,845 lbs3,715 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.2 in (best)7.7 in
Wheelbase115.1 in (best)103.1 in
Length195.1 in (best)180.1 in
Width71.5 in (best)
Height74.3 in (best)65.7 in

Safety & recalls

SpecLand Rover DiscoveryP300 SLexus RX300300
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

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.

TrimLand Rover DiscoveryLexus RX300
1

P300 S

$60,200 MSRP(Currently comparing)

300

$35,125 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

P300 Dynamic SE

$64,600 MSRP

300

$36,925 MSRP

3

P360 Gemini Edition

$70,800 MSRP

4

P360 Tempest Edition

$83,500 MSRP

Live inventory

Land Rover Discovery vs Lexus RX300: Price, MPG, Safety & Specs Compared | Open Dealer