Lexus GS 350 vs. Lexus LS 460
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus GS 350 and Lexus LS 460 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 GS 350 and the Lexus LS 460.
When we compare the Lexus GS 350's and the Lexus LS 460's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GS 350 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus LS 460 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus GS 350's and the Lexus LS 460's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Lexus GS 350 ranges from $22,579 to $33,998 while a used 2017 Lexus LS 460 is priced between $24,977 to $39,025.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus GS 350’s base engine makes 311 horsepower, and the Lexus LS 460 base engine makes 386 horsepower. The GS 350 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. The LS 460 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 533 miles.This gives the Lexus GS 350 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lexus LS 460 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus LS 460 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Lexus GS 350, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space. The Lexus GS 350 and Lexus LS 460 are comparable in regards to front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$50,365
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$54,696
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$27,065 - $119,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$72,520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,706
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$32,065 - $131,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,309
Price Range:
$22,579 - $33,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$26,041
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$16,057 - $49,853
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
31
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,469
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,129
Price Range:
$24,977 - $39,025
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$36,347
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$17,962 - $68,918
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
73,985
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Lexus GS 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LS 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GS 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LS 460
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.7 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 12.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 28.3
Lexus GS 350 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Lexus LS 460 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus GS 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
Lexus LS 460 Trim Levels
Base, L
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):
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
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:
311 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
386 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
367 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD / RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 533 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
100.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3891 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4233 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
200.4 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Smoky Granite Mica
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Eminent White Pearl / Ultra White
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Chateau w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Chateau w/Striated Black Trim
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim / Flaxen w/Striated Black Trim / Noble Brown w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Dark Brown Walnut Trim
Black
Black w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Black w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim / Black w/White Perforations and Genuine Aluminum Trim / Black/Saddle Tan w/Matte Dark Brown Ash Burl Trim / Black/Saddle Tan w/Shimamoku Wood Trim
Brown
Dark Brown w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Genuine Aluminum Trim / Flaxen w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim
Gray
Light Gray w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim
