Jaguar XF vs. Lexus ES 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jaguar XF and 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 Jaguar XF and the Lexus ES 350.
When we compare the Jaguar XF's and the Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the Jaguar XF has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Jaguar XF's and the Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 350 is a better car than the Jaguar XF.
Pricing: A used 2024 Jaguar XF ranges from $38,828 to $55,690 while a used 2025 Lexus ES 350 is priced between $39,995 to $53,481. For a new model, the Jaguar XF's price is between $52,206 and $60,275, with the Lexus ES 350 priced between $45,876 and $56,904.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jaguar XF loses 59.5 percent of its value and the Lexus ES 350 loses 42.1 percent of its value. This means the Lexus ES 350 retains 17.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jaguar XF.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Jaguar XF is 7.3 out of 10 while the Lexus ES 350's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Jaguar XF being ranked 11 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Lexus ES 350 being ranked 1 out of 24.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Jaguar XF is 7.3 out of 10. For the Lexus ES 350 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 350 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jaguar XF.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jaguar XF’s base engine makes 246 horsepower, and the Lexus ES 350 base engine makes 302 horsepower. The XF is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 585 miles. The ES 350 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles. This gives the Jaguar XF the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus ES 350. The XF uses premium unleaded, and the ES 350 uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Lexus ES 350 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Jaguar XF has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Jaguar XF and Lexus ES 350 are comparable in regards to front head room.
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:
52206 - 60275
Starting MSRP:
49800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
73001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38395 - 138800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
45876 - 56904
Starting MSRP:
42140
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
79467
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
42140 - 200195
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
45353
Price Range:
38828 - 55690
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
68219
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
40286 - 132492
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
75
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12462
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
46114
Price Range:
39995 - 53481
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
80683
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
43661 - 144992
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
29778
Depreciation %:
0.59795763
Resale Value $:
20022
Residual Value %:
0.40204237
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.62392314
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.59795763 - 0.63084231
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
17683
Depreciation %:
0.41962672
Resale Value $:
24457
Residual Value %:
0.58037328
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.49394848
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.39819597 - 0.61156182
Jaguar XF Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 Jaguar XF
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
11.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.4 - 21.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.003
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 350
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
13.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 22.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.215
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.7456722450355051
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.7 - 44.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5405949042351956
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 35.8
Jaguar XF Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Ranking
19 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 24Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
18 out of / 24Ranking
21 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jaguar XF Trim Levels
P250 R-Dynamic SE, P300 R-Dynamic SE
Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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
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:
246 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
449 / 585 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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 / 32 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 509 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 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:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3655 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
195.4 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3690 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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Portofino Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Green
British Racing Green Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic
White
Fuji White
Beige
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Sunlit Green
Red
Matador Red Mica
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Silver
Iridium
Interior Colors
Beige
Sienna Tan
Gray
Light Oyster
Red
Mars Red
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Black
Black w/ Open-Pore Black Wood Trim / Black w/ Striated Black Film Trim
Brown
Acorn w/ Open-Pore Black Wood Trim / Acorn w/ Striated Black Film Trim / Palomino w/ Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim / Palomino w/ Striated Black Film Trim
White
Macadamia w/ Ash Bamboo Trim
