INFINITI G37 vs. Lexus IS 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the INFINITI G37 and Lexus IS 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 INFINITI G37 and the Lexus IS 350.
In comparing the INFINITI G37's and the Lexus IS 350's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI G37 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Lexus IS 350 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The INFINITI G37 and Lexus IS 350 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the INFINITI G37's and the Lexus IS 350's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2008 INFINITI G37 ranges from $6,130 to $15,173 while a used 2008 Lexus IS 350 is priced between $4,995 to $16,990.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the INFINITI G37’s base engine makes 330 horsepower, and the Lexus IS 350 base engine makes 306 horsepower. Both the G37 and the IS 350 are rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 480 and 428 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI G37 and Lexus IS 350 are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus IS 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:
$34,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,005
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$36,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$28,190 - $53,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,695
Price Range:
$6,130 - $15,173
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
126,698
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,441
Price Range:
$4,995 - $16,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$11,196
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$5,660 - $36,811
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
162,396
# Good or Great Deals:
2
INFINITI G37 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lexus IS 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI G37
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus IS 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.5 - 34.6
INFINITI G37 Rankings
Not yet available
Lexus IS 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 36Ranking
20 out of / 36Ranking
27 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
INFINITI G37 Trim Levels
Base, Journey, Sport
Lexus IS 350 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 60000 miles
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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
330 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
306 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Cargo Space:
7.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
85.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3616 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
183.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3527 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
56.1 inches
Length:
180.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Athens Blue / Blue Slate Metallic
Gray
Amythyst Graphite / Platinum Graphite Metallic
Red
Vibrant Red
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Ivory Pearl
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian
Blue
Black Sapphire Pearl / Breakwater Blue Metallic
Gray
Glacier Frost Mica / Smoky Granite Mica / Tungsten Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Not available
White
Starfire Pearl
Gold
Golden Almond Metallic
Green
Desert Sage Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Brown
Wheat
Gray
Stone
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Sterling
Beige
Cashmere
