Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury vs. Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury and Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury 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 300h Ultra Luxury and the Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury.
In comparing the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury's and the Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and reliability. The Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury's and the Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury is a better car than the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury.
Pricing: A used 2025 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury ranges from $44,575 to $57,248 while a used 2025 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury is priced between $48,647 to $56,982. For a new model, the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury's price is between $54,108 and $58,528, with the Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury priced between $53,832 and $57,764.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury loses 45.2 percent of its value and the Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury loses 42.1 percent of its value. This means the Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury retains 3.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.1 out of 10 while the Lexus ES 350's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 300h being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars and the Lexus ES 350 being ranked 3 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.2 out of 10. For the Lexus ES 350 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 300h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus ES 350.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury’s base engine makes 215 horsepower, and the Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury base engine makes 302 horsepower. The Ultra Luxury is rated to deliver an average of 44 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 581 miles. The Ultra Luxury is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles. This gives the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury, 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 Ultra Luxury, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury and Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury 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 300h Ultra Luxury and the Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
54108 - 58528
Starting MSRP:
52430
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
101506
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
43540 - 198950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
53832 - 57764
Starting MSRP:
51030
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
79467
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
42140 - 200195
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
51625
Price Range:
44575 - 57248
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
96416
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
47366 - 145851
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52984
Price Range:
48647 - 56982
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 $:
23684
Depreciation %:
0.45173006
Resale Value $:
28746
Residual Value %:
0.54826994
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45581039
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45173006 - 0.59454164
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
21414
Depreciation %:
0.41962672
Resale Value $:
29616
Residual Value %:
0.58037328
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.49394848
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.39819597 - 0.61156182
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
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 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
16.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.303
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury
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:
1.6523909678933943
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 35.8
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
Lexus ES 300h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 35Ranking
1 out of / 35Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
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4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 35Ranking
5 out of / 35Ranking
6 out of / 35Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 8Ranking
10 out of / 35Ranking
12 out of / 35Ranking
15 out of / 35Ranking
19 out of / 35Ranking
34 out of / 35Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, Luxury
Other Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, 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
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
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:
215 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 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:
2.5 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):
43 / 44 / 44
Range (city/hwy):
568 / 581 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
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:
37.4 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
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:
3682 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
