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Lexus ES 300h vs. Lexus LS 500

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus ES 300h and Lexus LS 500 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 Lexus LS 500.

In comparing the Lexus ES 300h's and the Lexus LS 500's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Lexus LS 500 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus ES 300h's and the Lexus LS 500's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 300h is a better car than the Lexus LS 500.

Pricing: For a new model, the Lexus ES 300h's price is between $47,974 and $57,628, with the Lexus LS 500 priced between $82,628 and $106,141.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus ES 300h loses 47 percent of its value and the Lexus LS 500 loses 47.8 percent of its value. This means the Lexus ES 300h retains 0.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus LS 500.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.7 out of 10 while the Lexus LS 500's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 300h being ranked 1 out of 28 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars and the Lexus LS 500 being ranked 4 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.6 out of 10. For the Lexus LS 500 the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 300h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus LS 500.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus ES 300h’s base engine makes 215 horsepower, and the Lexus LS 500 base engine makes 416 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus LS 500, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Lexus ES 300h, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Lexus ES 300h has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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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

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$82,628 - $106,141

Starting MSRP:

$79,335

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$103,524

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$72,000 - $139,000

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:

125

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

10,966

# Good or Great Deals:

23

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$117,939

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$86,308 - $151,025

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

19

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

3,152

# Good or Great Deals:

6

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%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$38,425

Depreciation %:

48.4%

Resale Value $:

$40,910

Residual Value %:

51.6%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)

55.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

46.2% - 65.5%

Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Lexus LS 500 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

Not available



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%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LS 500

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.7

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)

10.3

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

7.7 - 13.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

50%



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

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)

2.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)

0.8 - 30.6

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

Lexus LS 500 Rankings

Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money

1 / 8

Best Luxury Large Cars Under $80k

1 / 5

Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 24

Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars

3 / 24

Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars

3 / 11

Best Luxury Large Cars

4 / 24

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 24

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

13 / 24

Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars

13 / 24

Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

19 / 24

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels

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

Lexus LS 500 Trim Levels

Base, F SPORT

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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

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:

416 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

442 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

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

0.089 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

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:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

Available

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:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

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:

37.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

17 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.4 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4696 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

57.5 inches

Length:

206.1 inches

Wheelbase:

123 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.9 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:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/50R19

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

Caviar / Obsidian

Blue

Nightfall Mica

Gray

Manganese Luster

Green

Not available

Red

Matador Red Mica

Silver

Atomic Silver / Iridium / Silver Illusion

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

Beige

Not available

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Black w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim / Black w/ Haku Trim / Black w/ Kiriko Glass Trim

Brown

Not available

White

White w/ Artwood Herringbone Trim / White w/ Laser Special Black Trim

Beige

Palomino w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Palomino w/ Brown Open-Pore Walnut Trim

Gray

Chateau w/ Artwood Herringbone Trim / Chateau w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim

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