Honda vs. Lexus

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Honda and Lexus contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Honda and Lexus cars.

When comparing the Honda brand to the Lexus brand, Honda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, safety and retained value. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, reliability and variety of models offered.

Honda versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Honda versus Lexus pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Honda in 7 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Honda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 7 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 5 out of 7 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Honda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Honda the overall advantage over Lexus.

Honda versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 7 model comparisons, with Honda offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Honda vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Honda and Lexus vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons.

Honda versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Honda versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 4 model comparisons. Lexus has higher quality ratings in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and both Honda and Lexus are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 4 out of 6 comparisons while Lexus has better safety ratings in 1 out of 6 comparisons. Honda and Lexus tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 5 out of 7 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.