2026 Lexus RX: 5-Year Cost of Ownership

An estimate of what a 2026 Lexus RX typically costs to own over 5 years, based on a real $61,975 market price and 24 MPG combined.

Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026

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How it compares

The 2026 Lexus RX ranks #5 of 38 luxury vehicles in our database for lowest 5-year cost — $14,729 less than the average luxury vehicle in our database ($70,172). Here’s how it stacks up against similarly priced rivals:

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Where it costs the least to own

Gas prices, insurance rates, sales tax and registration fees change the 5-year cost of a 2026 Lexus RX by about $10,373 depending on where you live.

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Quick answers

How much does a 2026 Lexus RX cost per month to own?

About $924 a month averaged over 5 years, or $55,444 in total. That covers depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and sales tax and fees, but not loan interest.

How much value does a 2026 Lexus RX lose in 5 years?

About $25,575, or 41% of its $61,975 market price. That’s based on what real 5-year-old examples sell for today.

How much does a 2026 Lexus RX cost to fuel?

At 24 MPG combined, 12,000 miles a year and $3.50/gallon, fuel costs about $1,750 a year ($146/month).

Is a 2026 Lexus RX cheap to own compared with other luxury vehicles?

It ranks #5 of 38 for lowest 5-year cost among the luxury vehicles we track, costing $14,729 less than the average luxury vehicle in our database ($70,172). It works out to about $0.92 per mile driven.

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