Lexus GS 350 vs. Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus GS 350 and Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon.

When comparing the Lexus GS 350's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GS 350 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Lexus GS 350's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Lexus GS 350.

Pricing: A used 2020 Lexus GS 350 ranges from $32,221 to $43,823 while a used 2020 Toyota Avalon is priced between $23,992 to $36,992.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus GS 350 loses 44.3 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon retains 1.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus GS 350.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus GS 350 is 8.4 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Lexus GS 350 being ranked 7 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus GS 350 is 9.0 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus GS 350.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus GS 350’s base engine makes 311 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The GS 350 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. This gives the Toyota Avalon the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GS 350. The GS 350 uses premium unleaded, and the Avalon uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon, a 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 and rear leg room. The Lexus GS 350, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Avalon has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.