2027 Lexus RX · Trim vs trim

2027 Lexus RX 350 Premium FWD vs 350 Premium AWD: what's the difference?

The 350 Premium AWD costs $1,600 more. Current Lexus and September 17, 2026 US price list. Prices exclude $1,550 delivery, processing and handling, tax and fees. It starts at $55,500, and the 350 Premium at $53,900. The 350 Premium adds all-wheel drive. It also changes the . It gets 24 , 1 less than the 350 Premium FWD's 25.

Our RX data has all 16 US 2027 RX factory /drive/ configurations, and 15 sourced factory wheel, roof, comfort, audio, assistance and towing selections. It doesn't have 2026 , the 1,500-watt inverter and wheel restrictions, paint/upholstery and port/dealer accessories, cargo-fit and towing-load calculations yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

350 Premium FWD, as it comes
350 Premium FWD$53,900
350 Premium AWD, as it comes
350 Premium AWD$55,500

What changes, as they come

Numbers
What350 Premium FWD350 Premium AWD
Combined mpg350 Premium FWD25 mpg350 Premium AWD24 mpg
City mpg350 Premium FWD22 mpg350 Premium AWD21 mpg
Highway mpg350 Premium FWD29 mpg350 Premium AWD28 mpg
Ground clearance350 Premium FWD8.2″350 Premium AWD8.1″
Parts
What350 Premium FWD350 Premium AWD
Rear axle350 Premium FWDUnpowered rear axle350 Premium AWDElectronically controlled full-time AWD rear coupling

The same on both: horsepower (275 hp) and cargo behind the rear seats (29.6 cu ft).

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The 350 Premium AWD, as it comes

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350 Premium AWD

$55,500

 

2027 350 Premium AWD112.2″ WHEELBASE19″ WHEELS8.1″ CLEARANCE
MPG
mpg
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Power
hp
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Cargo
ft³
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Clearance
″
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Packages & options

Wheels

Comfort & tech

Towing

What your options change

This is a stock 350 Premium AWD. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • Has AWD
  • No Hybrid
  • No Panorama roof
  • Has Heated seats
  • Has Ventilated seats
  • No Head-up display
  • No Adaptive dampers
Drive
Electronically controlled full-time AWD rear coupling
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Seats
NuLuxe-trimmed seats
Roof
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof
Touchscreen
9.8″
Instruments
12.3″ MID
Audio
Lexus 12-speaker audio
City / hwy
21 / 28 mpg
Cargo, folded
46.19 cu ft · SAE
Rear legroom
37.36″
Tires
235/60R19
Tow rating
3,500 lb · braked, properly equipped
Rear steering
Not fitted
Electric range
Not rated as a plug-in
AC charging
No plug
Fuel
Premium recommended

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Lower starting price than the RX

2027 RX: $53,900

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. RX: 350 Premium FWD · 5-seat SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the RX

2027 RX: 366 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the RX

2027 RX: 36 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.