2019 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2020 Lexus ES 300h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Lexus ES 300h and 2020 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 2019 Lexus ES 300h and the 2020 Lexus ES 300h.
When comparing the 2019 Lexus ES 300h's and the 2020 Lexus ES 300h's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Lexus ES 300h and 2020 Lexus ES 300h have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Lexus ES 300h's and the 2020 Lexus ES 300h's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Lexus ES 300h is a better car than the 2020 Lexus ES 300h.
Pricing: A used 2019 Lexus ES 300h ranges from $21,728 to $35,780 while a used 2020 Lexus ES 300h is priced between $24,923 to $39,994.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 Lexus ES 300h and the 2020 Lexus ES 300h both lose 45.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.1 out of 10. Lexus ES 300h is ranked 1 out of 8 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 35 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, the Lexus ES 300h is ranked 5 and the Lexus ES 300h is ranked 5 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2019 Lexus ES 300h and the 2020 Lexus ES 300h makes 215 horsepower. Both the ES 300h and the ES 300h are rated to deliver an average of 44 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 594 and 581 miles respectively. 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:
41560
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
48714
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
35995 - 63900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
41810
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
48915
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
36750 - 63200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28868
Price Range:
21728 - 35780
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
24094
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
20834 - 28868
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
65
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82201
# Good or Great Deals:
29
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31579
Price Range:
24923 - 39994
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
27504
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
24282 - 31579
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
37
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
73381
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Lexus ES 300h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.7 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.303
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Lexus ES 300h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
7.7 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.303
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4092631613785946
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 9.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1104471177727735
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.4 - 32.1
Lexus ES 300h Rankings
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34 out of / 35Lexus ES 300h Rankings
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34 out of / 35Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2019 Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
2020 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
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:
215 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 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):
43 / 45 / 44
Range (city/hwy):
568 / 594 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 / 44 / 44
Range (city/hwy):
568 / 581 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
3704 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Sunlit Green
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Sunlit Green
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
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
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
