Lexus GS 350 vs. Toyota Camry

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

In comparing the Lexus GS 350's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GS 350 has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. The Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Lexus GS 350's and the Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry 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 Camry is priced between $17,893 to $28,950.

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 Camry loses 31.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 12.5 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 Camry's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Lexus GS 350 being ranked 7 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus GS 350 is 9.0 out of 10. For the Toyota Camry the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GS 350 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Camry.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus GS 350’s base engine makes 311 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry base engine makes 203 horsepower. The GS 350 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 595 miles. This gives the Toyota Camry the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GS 350. The GS 350 uses premium unleaded, and the Camry uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Toyota Camry has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Lexus GS 350 has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space. The Lexus GS 350 and Toyota Camry are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.

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