2018 Lexus ES 350 vs. 2018 Toyota Avalon
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Lexus ES 350 and 2018 Toyota Avalon 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 350 and the 2018 Toyota Avalon.
When we compare the 2018 Lexus ES 350's and the 2018 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the area of resale value. The 2018 Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2018 Lexus ES 350 and 2018 Toyota Avalon have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Lexus ES 350's and the 2018 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota Avalon is a better car than the 2018 Lexus ES 350.
Pricing: A used 2018 Lexus ES 350 ranges from $19,999 to $30,582 while a used 2018 Toyota Avalon is priced between $16,921 to $28,740.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Lexus ES 350 loses 41.1 percent of its value and the 2018 Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Lexus ES 350 retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Toyota Avalon.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 350 is 8.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 350 being ranked 2 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 350 is 9.0 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus ES 350.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Lexus ES 350 and the 2018 Toyota Avalon makes 268 horsepower. Both the ES 350 and the Avalon are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 516 and 510 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2018 Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2018 Lexus ES 350, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Lexus ES 350 and the 2018 Toyota Avalon have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$57,329
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$24,990 - $119,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$30,398
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$27,690 - $33,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,695
Price Range:
$19,999 - $30,582
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$31,667
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$18,314 - $65,017
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
109
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66,788
# Good or Great Deals:
39
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,062
Price Range:
$16,921 - $28,740
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$20,070
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$16,669 - $24,192
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
69
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67,758
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Lexus ES 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2 - 8.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Toyota Avalon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
3.3 - 9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
66.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1 - 27.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.5 - 5.3
Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
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2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Toyota Avalon Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base
2018 Toyota Avalon Trim Levels
Limited, Touring, XLE, XLE Plus, XLE Premium
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
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:
268 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 516 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 510 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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
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:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
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:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
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:
N/A
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:
15.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
193.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3461 lbs
Width:
82.5 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
195.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
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 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
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
Exterior Colors
Beige
Creme Brulee Mica
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Parisian Night Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Cosmic Gray Mica / Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ooh La La Rouge Mica / Sizzling Crimson Mica
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
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 / Noble Brown w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood 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
Almond
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Light Gray
