Lexus ES 300h vs. Lexus LS 500h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus ES 300h and Lexus LS 500h 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 500h.
In comparing the Lexus ES 300h's and the Lexus LS 500h'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 500h 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 500h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 300h is a better car than the Lexus LS 500h.
Pricing: For a new model, the Lexus ES 300h's price is between $47,974 and $57,628, with the Lexus LS 500h priced between $110,390 and $118,607.
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 500h loses 51.9 percent of its value. This means the Lexus ES 300h retains 4.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus LS 500h.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.7 out of 10 while the Lexus LS 500h's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 300h being ranked 1 out of 28 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars and the Lexus LS 500h being ranked 3 out of 28.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.6 out of 10. For the Lexus LS 500h the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 300h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus LS 500h.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus ES 300h’s base engine makes 215 horsepower, and the Lexus LS 500h base engine makes 354 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus LS 500h, a hybrid 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.
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:
$110,390 - $118,607
Starting MSRP:
$114,210
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$116,320
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$107,000 - $127,750
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:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,666
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$122,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
$112,194 - $133,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4
# Good or Great Deals:
0
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 $:
$59,886
Depreciation %:
52.4%
Resale Value $:
$54,324
Residual Value %:
47.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
61.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
52.4% - 68.1%
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 500h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 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 500h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
8.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
8.3 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
12.7%
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
1.6 - 30.6
Lexus ES 300h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
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1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
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3 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
18 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 28Lexus LS 500h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 28Available 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
Lexus LS 500h Trim Levels
Base
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:
354 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 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:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT 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
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:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
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:
N/A
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:
Standard
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:
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:
15.2 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:
5093 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
206.1 inches
Wheelbase:
123 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 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:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R20
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
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Black w/ Haku Trim
Brown
Not available
White
White w/ Laser Special Black Trim
Beige
Palomino w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim
