Lexus ES 300h vs. Toyota Avalon Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus ES 300h and Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
When we compare the Lexus ES 300h's and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 300h has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. The Toyota Avalon Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Lexus ES 300h and Toyota Avalon Hybrid have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus ES 300h's and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon Hybrid is a better car than the Lexus ES 300h.
Pricing: A used 2022 Lexus ES 300h ranges from $34,136 to $46,982 while a used 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is priced between $30,187 to $39,910.
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 Toyota Avalon Hybrid loses 44.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon Hybrid retains 2.1 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 300h is 8.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon Hybrid's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 300h being ranked 1 out of 28 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid being ranked 1 out of 2 Best Hybrid Large Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 300h is 8.6 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 300h a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Lexus ES 300h and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid makes 215 horsepower. Both the ES 300h and the Avalon Hybrid are rated to deliver an average of 44 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 581 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon Hybrid, a hybrid large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus ES 300h, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lexus ES 300h and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$52,917
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$42,150 - $61,050
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$37,850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,408
Price Range:
$34,136 - $46,982
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$39,822
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$39,235 - $40,408
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
99
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31,527
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$34,799
Price Range:
$30,187 - $39,910
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,299
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 300h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
7.6 - 11.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 6.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Lexus ES 300h Rankings
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26 out of / 28Toyota Avalon Hybrid Rankings
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18 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Trim Levels
Limited, XLE, XSE Nightshade
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
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:
215 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 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:
2.5 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
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
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
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:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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:
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:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.8 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:
3610 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted 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
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl / Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Brown
Opulent Amber
Interior Colors
Beige
Rich Cream w/Open-Pore Black Wood Trim
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
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Harvest Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Graphite