Kia vs. Lexus

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Kia 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 Kia and Lexus cars.

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

Kia versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus Lexus pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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

Kia versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Kia versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Kia has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models.