2021 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2021 Toyota Avalon
In comparing the 2021 Lexus ES 300h's and the 2021 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and overall quality score. The 2021 Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Lexus ES 300h's and the 2021 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Avalon is a better car than the 2021 Lexus ES 300h.
2021 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2021 Toyota Avalon Pricing
A used 2021 Lexus ES 300h ranges from $34,073 to $45,998 while a used 2021 Toyota Avalon is priced between $26,942 to $41,482.
2021 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2021 Toyota Avalon Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Lexus ES 300h loses 48.2 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota Avalon loses 47.7 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota Avalon retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Lexus ES 300h.
2021 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2021 Toyota Avalon Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 9.1 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 300h being ranked 1 out of 29 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
2021 Lexus ES 300h vs. 2021 Toyota Avalon Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.8 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 300h.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2021 Lexus ES 300h’s base engine makes 215 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The ES 300h is rated to deliver an average of 44 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 581 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. This gives the 2021 Lexus ES 300h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Toyota Avalon. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2021 Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Lexus ES 300h, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Lexus ES 300h and the 2021 Toyota Avalon have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
34073 - 45998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.481887
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
26942 - 41482
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.477327
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.145427 / 10
Reliability:
8.836281 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.884529 / 10
Reliability:
9.753589 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus ES 300h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
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1 out of / 5Ranking
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2 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29Toyota Avalon Rankings
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1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
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
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels
Base, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
2021 Toyota Avalon Trim Levels
Limited, Touring, TRD, XLE, XSE Nightshade
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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
301 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 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 / 44 / 44
Range (city/hwy):
568 / 581 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 / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
319 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
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 Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3730 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:
3570 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
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:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17