2018 Lexus ES 350 vs. 2019 Lexus ES 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Lexus ES 350 and 2019 Lexus ES 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 2018 Lexus ES 350 and the 2019 Lexus ES 350.
When we compare the 2018 Lexus ES 350's and the 2019 Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2019 Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2018 Lexus ES 350 and 2019 Lexus ES 350 have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Lexus ES 350's and the 2019 Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Lexus ES 350 ranges from $17,916 to $29,005 while a used 2019 Lexus ES 350 is priced between $22,800 to $35,957.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Lexus ES 350 and the 2019 Lexus ES 350 both lose 42.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 350 is 8.4 out of 10. Lexus ES 350 is ranked 3 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 350 is 7.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Lexus ES 350’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the 2019 Lexus ES 350 base engine makes 302 horsepower. The ES 350 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 516 miles. The ES 350 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. This gives the 2019 Lexus ES 350 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Lexus ES 350. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus ES 350 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:
38950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
57329
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
24990 - 119800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
60362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
25070 - 121400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23846
Price Range:
17916 - 29005
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
28009
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
16052 - 63956
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
156
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80033
# Good or Great Deals:
45
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29228
Price Range:
22800 - 35957
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
31994
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
18803 - 71514
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
328
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76005
# Good or Great Deals:
114
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Lexus ES 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.4 - 15.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.215
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Lexus ES 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.215
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.958964480276044
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 23.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.061923916876119
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 10.0
Lexus ES 350 Rankings
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17 out of / 20Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base
2019 Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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:
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 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:
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):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 525 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:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
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:
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:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
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:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.9 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:
3649 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 / 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
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
