2018 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2019 Lexus ES 300h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Lexus ES 300h and 2019 Lexus ES 300h 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 2018 Lexus ES 300h and the 2019 Lexus ES 300h.
When we compare the 2018 Lexus ES 300h's and the 2019 Lexus ES 300h's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2019 Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2018 Lexus ES 300h and 2019 Lexus ES 300h have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Lexus ES 300h's and the 2019 Lexus ES 300h's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Lexus ES 300h ranges from $19,998 to $30,999 while a used 2019 Lexus ES 300h is priced between $25,888 to $37,742.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Lexus ES 300h and the 2019 Lexus ES 300h both lose 47 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.7 out of 10. Lexus ES 300h is ranked 1 out of 28 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 6 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars, the Lexus ES 300h is ranked 1 and the Lexus ES 300h is ranked 1 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Lexus ES 300h’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the 2019 Lexus ES 300h base engine makes 215 horsepower. The ES 300h is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 671 miles. The ES 300h is rated to deliver an average of 44 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 594 miles.This gives the 2019 Lexus ES 300h the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Lexus ES 300h the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus ES 300h has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,820
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$48,431
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$35,605 - $63,650
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,560
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$48,714
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$35,995 - $63,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,400
Price Range:
$19,998 - $30,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$24,751
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$20,765 - $28,405
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
73,269
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,994
Price Range:
$25,888 - $37,742
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$27,472
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$23,837 - $31,994
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
49
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60,113
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Lexus ES 300h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3.6 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Lexus ES 300h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.6 - 8.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1 - 21.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1 - 9.2
Lexus ES 300h Rankings
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26 out of / 28Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2018 Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels
Base
2019 Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 39 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
688 / 671 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 45 / 44
Range (city/hwy):
568 / 594 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
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
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3682 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
193.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3704 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Not available
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Green
Sunlit Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Espresso Birds-Eye Maple Trim / Parchment w/Matte Honey Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Piano Black Trim
Black
Black w/Espresso Birds-Eye Maple Trim / Black w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Black w/Piano Black Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Matte Honey Bamboo Trim / Flaxen w/Piano Black Trim
Gray
Stratus Gray w/Espresso Birds-Eye Maple Trim / Stratus Gray w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Stratus Gray w/Piano Black Trim
Interior Colors
Beige
Chateau w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Chateau w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Chateau w/Striated Black Film Trim
Black
Black w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Black w/Striated Black Film Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Striated Black Film Trim
Gray
Not available
