Lexus ES 350 vs. Lexus GS 300
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus ES 350 and Lexus GS 300 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 350 and the Lexus GS 300.
When comparing the Lexus ES 350's and the Lexus GS 300's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Lexus GS 300 has the advantage in the area of reliability. The Lexus ES 350 and Lexus GS 300 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Lexus ES 350's and the Lexus GS 300's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 350 is a better car than the Lexus GS 300.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus ES 350 loses 41.1 percent of its value and the Lexus GS 300 loses 44 percent of its value. This means the Lexus ES 350 retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus GS 300.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 350 is 8.7 out of 10 while the Lexus GS 300's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 350 being ranked 2 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Lexus GS 300 being ranked 5 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 350 is 9.0 out of 10. For the Lexus GS 300 the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GS 300 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus ES 350.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus ES 350’s base engine makes 302 horsepower, and the Lexus GS 300 base engine makes 241 horsepower. The ES 350 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. The GS 300 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 557 miles. This gives the Lexus GS 300 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus ES 350. The ES 350 uses regular unleaded, and the GS 300 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus ES 350 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and rear leg room. The Lexus GS 300 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Lexus ES 350 and Lexus GS 300 are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus ES 350 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$60,362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$25,070 - $121,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$46,860
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$60,362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$25,070 - $121,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,192
Price Range:
$25,990 - $36,710
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,628
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$20,448 - $72,699
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
159
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64,044
# Good or Great Deals:
43
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,628
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$20,448 - $72,699
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Lexus GS 300 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GS 300
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 17.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 17.8
Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Lexus GS 300 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
Lexus GS 300 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:
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.083 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
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 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 525 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:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 557 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
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
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
18.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3649 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:
3805 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 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:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Sunlit Green
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Smoky Granite Mica
Green
Not available
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Eminent White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Chateau w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Chateau w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Chateau w/Striated Black Film Trim
Black
Black w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Black w/Striated Black Film Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Striated Black Film Trim
Interior Colors
Beige
Chateau w/Striated Black Trim
Black
Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Striated Black Trim
