Lexus IS 200t vs. Lexus IS 300

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus IS 200t and Lexus IS 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 IS 200t and the Lexus IS 300.

When comparing the Lexus IS 200t's and the Lexus IS 300's specifications and ratings, the Lexus IS 200t 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 IS 300 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Lexus IS 200t and Lexus IS 300 have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus IS 200t's and the Lexus IS 300's specifications and ratings, the Lexus IS 200t is a better car than the Lexus IS 300.

Pricing: A used 2017 Lexus IS 200t ranges from $15,496 to $25,999 while a used 2017 Lexus IS 300 is priced between $16,900 to $27,988.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus IS 200t’s base engine makes 241 horsepower, and the Lexus IS 300 base engine makes 255 horsepower. The IS 200t is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 557 miles. The IS 300 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the Lexus IS 200t the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus IS 300. Both models use premium unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Lexus IS 300 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

37825

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

40200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

39910

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

21065 - 64000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

20919

Price Range:

15496 - 25999

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

92

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

99095

# Good or Great Deals:

42

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22574

Price Range:

16900 - 27988

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

19811

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

10604 - 45906

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

41

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

82675

# Good or Great Deals:

9

Lexus IS 200t Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Lexus IS 300 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus IS 200t

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus IS 300

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

12.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

4.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

1.5 - 12.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.517



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9543094767789373

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

0.9303527666469842

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

0.8 - 9.4

Lexus IS 200t Rankings

Not yet available

Lexus IS 300 Rankings

Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money

1 / 30

Best Family Luxury Small Cars

2 / 35

Best Luxury Small Cars

3 / 35

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

3 / 35

Safest Luxury Small Cars

3 / 35

Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

4 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 35

Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

5 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Small Cars

17 / 35

Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

22 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

29 / 35

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

29 / 35

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Lexus IS 200t Trim Levels

Base

Lexus IS 300 Trim Levels

Base

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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.067 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

236 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.068 hp per pound

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

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


19 / 26 / 21

Range (city/hwy):

331 / 452 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

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 Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Parking Sensors:

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

Power Lift Gate:

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:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

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 Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Parking Sensors:

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

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup 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

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.4 inches

Cargo Space:

10.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

90.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.4 inches

Cargo Space:

10.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

90.2 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3583 lbs

Width:

79.8 inches

Height:

56.3 inches

Length:

184.3 inches

Wheelbase:

110.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3737 lbs

Width:

79.8 inches

Height:

56.3 inches

Length:

184.3 inches

Wheelbase:

110.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/45R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/45R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Caviar / Obsidian

Blue

Nightfall Mica / Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0

Gray

Nebula Gray Pearl

Red

Redline

Silver

Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic

White

Eminent White Pearl / Ultra White

Exterior Colors

Black

Caviar / Obsidian

Blue

Nightfall Mica / Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0

Gray

Nebula Gray Pearl

Red

Redline

Silver

Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic

White

Eminent White Pearl / Ultra White

Interior Colors

Beige

Chateau w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Chateau w/Illustrious Piano Black Trim / Chateau w/Silver Performance Trim

Black

Black w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Black w/Illustrious Piano Black Trim / Black w/Silver Performance Trim / Nuance Black w/Illustrious Piano Black Trim

Brown

Flaxen w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Illustrious Piano Black Trim

Red

Rioja Red w/Silver Performance Trim

Interior Colors

Beige

Chateau w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Chateau w/Illustrious Piano Black Trim / Chateau w/Silver Performance Trim

Black

Black w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Black w/Illustrious Piano Black Trim / Black w/Silver Performance Trim / Nuance Black w/Illustrious Piano Black Trim

Brown

Flaxen w/Gray Sapele Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Illustrious Piano Black Trim

Red

Rioja Red w/Silver Performance Trim

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