Originally Posted by JSAM

Moral of the story: I should have taken more time to test drive both vehicles with equivalent trims, as I may have purchased the NX450H+ given the slightly zippier drive experience. Test driving was tough last year as these things were being picked up by customers before they even arrived at the dealership, but anyone looking this year should have an easier time doing the RX 450H+ vs NX 450H+ comparison.

Nevertheless, love my RX and just have to put it into Sport mode when I feel like having some fun.

Originally Posted by wrinkle

I was in a similar dilemma, and ended up with the RX eventually because its significantly quieter and with less vibration with the ICE is on. For my 35 mile daily Bay Area commute, this made a big long-term difference, aside from the fact that the ADAS in the RX doesn't require you to hold the steering wheel when in automated driving mode - but the NX does, because the RX tracks the eye, while the NX's sensors are in the steering wheel alone. These factors together made strong long term difference in my perception, in terms of fatigue during commuting and perhaps also on long drives. And finally, adults in my family sometimes ride in the backseat - and there is a substantial difference in the rear-seat for adults. Putting the RX in Sport mode does it for me in not missing the NX

Putnam Lexus, where I initially went to test-drive an RX had me go with a salesman who was talking so much that he wasn't letting me concentrate on the car. It was extremely annoying - I didn't go there to socialize! I also test-drove the NX after that, and the dude felt I was better suited for the NX and started to push selling the NX - instead of letting me decide. Nonetheless, I bought my RX from Fremont Lexus the next day (which also had the interior color I was looking for in an RX). There were no markups at either place on the RXs at least - although Fremont tried selling me N2 in tires, etc - but I went only for the Cilajet ceramic coating (which I could've also refused, but I just didn't have time/patience to go to another shop for a coating).

Originally Posted by websurfer

I currently have a RX but the older model year that drives great and I had the newer model RX350h for a loaner and it's very awesome with more space than the NX and smoother. The NX is definately smaller in the interior and exterior but as a commuter vehicle it works for us. We are waiting for our NX350h to arrive at Lexus of Pleasanton (sells at MSRP no markups). They don't do the crazy markup like Putnam Lexus on their vehicles. Putnam Lexus use to offer better pricing but I heard they changed their focus.

Originally Posted by JSAM

Thanks for the additional color, very helpful. I didn't feel any incremental noticeable engine vibes fr the loaner nx 350h and the cabin noise seemed similar to my rx, but maybe it was cause I was so focused on the acceleration/torque.

​​Will be sure to visit Fremont and Pleasanton (mentioned by another member) dealerships for my next purchase!

Originally Posted by CCGS

Ed, how long did they wait for the 450h+?