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Lexus ES 250 vs. Lexus ES 300h

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus ES 250 and Lexus ES 300h 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 Lexus ES 250 and the Lexus ES 300h.

In comparing the Lexus ES 250's and the Lexus ES 300h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 250 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus ES 250's and the Lexus ES 300h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 250 is a better car than the Lexus ES 300h.

Pricing: A used 2024 Lexus ES 250 ranges from $39,996 to $48,500 while a used 2024 Lexus ES 300h is priced between $43,963 to $57,383. For a new model, the Lexus ES 250's price is between $45,587 and $50,375, with the Lexus ES 300h priced between $47,974 and $57,628.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus ES 250 loses 44 percent of its value and the Lexus ES 300h loses 47 percent of its value. This means the Lexus ES 250 retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus ES 300h.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 250 is 9.0 out of 10 while the Lexus ES 300h's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 250 being ranked 1 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Lexus ES 300h being ranked 1 out of 28 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 250 is 9.2 out of 10. For the Lexus ES 300h the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 250 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus ES 300h.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus ES 250’s base engine makes 203 horsepower, and the Lexus ES 300h base engine makes 215 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus ES 250, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Lexus ES 300h, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The Lexus ES 250 and Lexus ES 300h are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lexus ES 250 and the Lexus ES 300h have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$45,587 - $50,375

Starting MSRP:

$42,040

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$73,001

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$38,395 - $138,800

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$47,974 - $57,628

Starting MSRP:

$43,440

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$54,545

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$43,440 - $65,650

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$44,925

Price Range:

$39,996 - $48,500

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$78,175

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$44,925 - $144,288

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

45

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

6,736

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$50,198

Price Range:

$43,963 - $57,383

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$50,198

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$50,198 - $50,198

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

186

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

6,557

# Good or Great Deals:

46

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$18,781

Depreciation %:

44.7%

Resale Value $:

$23,259

Residual Value %:

55.3%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

52.5%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

38.3% - 63.1%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$20,621

Depreciation %:

47.5%

Resale Value $:

$22,819

Residual Value %:

52.5%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

47.5%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

47.5% - 60.1%

Lexus ES 250 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

9.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 250

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

14.6

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

8.5 - 14.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

54.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 300h

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.2

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

21.5%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

0.8 - 16.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

1.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

1.5 - 2.2

Lexus ES 250 Rankings

Best Luxury Midsize Cars

1 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars

1 / 29

Best Family Luxury Midsize Cars

1 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize Cars

1 / 20

Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money

1 / 9

Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 29

Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 29

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize Cars

13 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize Cars for Tall People

23 / 29

Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

29 / 29

Lexus ES 300h Rankings

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars

1 / 28

Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars

1 / 28

Best Family Luxury Hybrid Cars

1 / 28

Most Affordable Luxury Hybrid Cars

1 / 17

Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars

1 / 6

Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 6

Best Family Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars

1 / 6

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars

1 / 4

Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

3 / 6

Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 6

Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars for Tall People

5 / 6

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars

5 / 6

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

6 / 28

Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 28

Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid Cars

15 / 28

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars for Tall People

18 / 28

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

26 / 28

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Lexus ES 250 Trim Levels

Base, F SPORT Design, Luxury, Ultra Luxury

Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels

Base, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury

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:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

203 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

215 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.058 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

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

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

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

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot 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

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:

37.8 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

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3780 lbs

Width:

73.4 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

195.9 inches

Wheelbase:

113 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

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

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:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R17

Exterior Colors

Beige

Moonbeam Beige Metallic

Black

Caviar / Obsidian

Blue

Nightfall Mica

Gray

Cloudburst Gray

Green

Sunlit Green

Red

Matador Red Mica

Silver

Iridium

White

Eminent White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Beige

Moonbeam Beige Metallic

Black

Caviar / Obsidian

Blue

Nightfall Mica

Gray

Cloudburst Gray

Green

Sunlit Green

Red

Matador Red Mica

Silver

Iridium

White

Eminent White Pearl

Interior Colors

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

Interior Colors

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

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