2015 Lexus GS 350 vs. 2016 Lexus GS 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Lexus GS 350 and 2016 Lexus GS 350 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Lexus GS 350 and the 2016 Lexus GS 350.
When comparing the 2015 Lexus GS 350's and the 2016 Lexus GS 350's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Lexus GS 350 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Lexus GS 350 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2015 Lexus GS 350 and 2016 Lexus GS 350 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2015 Lexus GS 350's and the 2016 Lexus GS 350's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2015 Lexus GS 350 ranges from $15,810 to $26,655 while a used 2016 Lexus GS 350 is priced between $18,996 to $30,085.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Lexus GS 350 and the 2016 Lexus GS 350 both lose 44.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus GS 350 is 8.4 out of 10. Lexus GS 350 is ranked 7 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Lexus GS 350 is 9.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2015 Lexus GS 350’s base engine makes 306 horsepower, and the 2016 Lexus GS 350 base engine makes 311 horsepower. Both the GS 350 and the GS 350 are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$56,704
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$27,065 - $115,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$50,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$57,242
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$27,065 - $117,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,105
Price Range:
$15,810 - $26,655
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$21,032
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$12,599 - $36,262
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
81
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96,417
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,149
Price Range:
$18,996 - $30,085
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$24,207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$14,011 - $46,941
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
39
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
79,863
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Lexus GS 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus GS 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Lexus GS 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 5.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Lexus GS 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 18.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 20.2
Lexus GS 350 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
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10 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Lexus GS 350 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Lexus GS 350 Trim Levels
Base, Crafted Line
2016 Lexus GS 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
306 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
311 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.083 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3726 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
190.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3726 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian
Blue
Deep Sea Mica / Meteor Blue Mica
Brown
Fire Agate Pearl
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Riviera Red
Silver
Atomic Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Starfire Pearl / Ultra White
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Not available
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Eminent White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Flaxen
Black
Black
Gray
Light Gray
Red
Cabernet Red
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Chateau / Flaxen
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Brown
Noble Brown