[ Ссылка ] If you are in the market for a luxury crossover, there is a good chance either the Lexus RX 350 or Cadillac SRX is on your list of vehicles to test drive. The RX 350 has been the best selling luxury crossover in this segment with the SRX not far behind in second. The base price of the Lexus RX 350 is $40k ($47k for the F Sport) while the Cadillac SRX comes in a few thousand cheaper at $38k. From a value and performance perspective, the Lexus RX 350 actually falls behind the Cadillac SRX.
Design wise, the RX 350 has a more feminine style. The lines are softer and the body more rounded which speaks more to female shoppers. On the other side, the SRX has a more edgy style that looks more masculine and thus appeals more to men. The Lexus RX 350 is geared more towards comfort with better seats and a soft ride. Another factor that is important to buyers in this segment is the infotainment. Lexus was riding high a few years ago, but Cadillac has quickly surpassed them with the CUE infotainment system. The centerpiece of the Cadillac User Experience is an iPad like device mounted in the center console. This truly represents the future of infotainment systems in automobiles.
The Lexus RX 350 is powered by a 3.5 liter V-6 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft. of torque. The transmission is an 8-speed automatic. The Cadillac SRX is powered by a 3.5 liter V-6 engine that makes 308 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic. In terms of fuel economy the RX 350 nets 18 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway while the SRX gets 17 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.
Perhaps on of the biggest considerations for buyers in this segment and luxury cars as a whole is how they will be treated by the dealership. Lexus offers the absolute best dealer experience anywhere in America. If that is an important factor for you, then the RX 350 is your vehicle. However, Cadillac is not far behind as they have done a lot of things to improve their dealer experience.
In the end it's a toss up. The winner of this luxury crossover comparison depends on the buyer. The Cadillac SRX has more power and costs less to buy. The Lexus RX 350 offers a better dealer experience and higher resale value. In the end there are a lot of things to consider but you cannot go wrong with either one of these luxury crossovers.
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