Lexus ES 300h vs. Hyundai SONATA Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus ES 300h and Hyundai SONATA Hybrid 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 and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.
When comparing the Lexus ES 300h's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus ES 300h's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Lexus ES 300h ranges from $41,696 to $53,914 while a used 2025 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is priced between $25,918 to $39,155. For a new model, the Lexus ES 300h's price is between $48,282 and $57,315, with the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid priced between $31,066 and $39,954.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus ES 300h loses 45.2 percent of its value and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid loses 48.7 percent of its value. This means the Lexus ES 300h retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.1 out of 10 while the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 300h being ranked 1 out of 7 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid being ranked 4 out of 5 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.2 out of 10. For the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 300h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus ES 300h’s base engine makes 215 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid base engine makes 192 horsepower. The ES 300h is rated to deliver an average of 44 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 581 miles. The SONATA Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 47 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 673 miles. This gives the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus ES 300h. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid midsize cars, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lexus ES 300h and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
48282 - 57315
Starting MSRP:
43540
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
101506
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
43540 - 198950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
31066 - 39954
Starting MSRP:
31250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
31202
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
28700 - 33655
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
47366
Price Range:
41696 - 53914
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:
32989
Price Range:
25918 - 39155
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
33230
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
32420 - 34281
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
19668
Depreciation %:
0.45173006
Resale Value $:
23872
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45581039
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.45173006 - 0.59454164
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.4101461
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.4101461 - 0.4101461
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 300h
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 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
8.8 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.037
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:
2.2012616258098308
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.2 - 6.6
Lexus ES 300h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
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5 out of / 34Ranking
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5 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
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10 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
14 out of / 34Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
33 out of / 34Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
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5 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
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19 out of / 22Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Trim Levels
Limited, SEL
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 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:
5 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:
5 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:
192 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
44 / 51 / 47
Range (city/hwy):
581 / 673 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
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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
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:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
46.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.4 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:
3439 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
192.9 inches
Wheelbase:
111.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
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 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
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
Not available
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Blue
Carbon Blue Pearl / Transmission Blue Pearl
Gray
Portofino Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Ultimate Red Metallic
Silver
Aero Silver Metallic
White
Serenity 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
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray
