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Lexus RX300 vs Mitsubishi Montero

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

Vehicles

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2003 Lexus RX300

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2006 Mitsubishi Montero

Overview

SpecLexus RX300300Mitsubishi MonteroLimited
Selected trim300Limited
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefour wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic5-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20032006

Pricing & market

SpecLexus RX300300Mitsubishi MonteroLimited
MSRP$35,125 (best)$36,159
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecLexus RX300300Mitsubishi MonteroLimited
Combined MPG18 MPG (best)15 MPG
City MPG17 MPG (best)13 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)17 MPG
Fuel tank19.8 gal23.8 gal (best)

Performance

SpecLexus RX300300Mitsubishi MonteroLimited
Horsepower220 hp (best)215 hp
Torque222 lb-ft248 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3 L3.8 L (best)
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecLexus RX300300Mitsubishi MonteroLimited
Seating5 seats7 seats (best)
Doors55
Cargo volume75 cu ft91.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity3,500 lbs5,000 lbs (best)
Payload1,210 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,715 lbs (best)4,787 lbs
Ground clearance7.7 in8.6 in (best)
Wheelbase103.1 in109.7 in (best)
Length180.1 in190.2 in (best)
Width71.5 in74.8 in (best)
Height65.7 in74.2 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecLexus RX300300Mitsubishi MonteroLimited
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimLexus RX300Mitsubishi Montero
1

300

$35,125 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Limited

$36,159 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

300

$36,925 MSRP