Lexus IS 200t vs. Lexus IS 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus IS 200t and Lexus IS 350 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 350.
When comparing the Lexus IS 200t's and the Lexus IS 350'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 350 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Lexus IS 200t and Lexus IS 350 have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus IS 200t's and the Lexus IS 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus IS 200t is a better car than the Lexus IS 350.
Pricing: A used 2017 Lexus IS 200t ranges from $17,976 to $26,994 while a used 2017 Lexus IS 350 is priced between $22,856 to $33,960.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus IS 200t’s base engine makes 241 horsepower, and the Lexus IS 350 base engine makes 306 horsepower. The IS 200t is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 557 miles. The IS 350 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 487 miles. This gives the Lexus IS 200t the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus IS 350. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus IS 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:
$37,825
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,370
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$39,910
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $64,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,717
Price Range:
$17,976 - $26,994
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
57
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82,583
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,622
Price Range:
$22,856 - $33,960
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$22,554
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$12,380 - $46,213
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70,896
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Lexus IS 200t Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lexus IS 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus IS 200t
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus IS 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.7 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
60.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 9
Lexus IS 200t Rankings
Not yet available
Lexus IS 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 36Ranking
20 out of / 36Ranking
27 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus IS 200t Trim Levels
Base
Lexus IS 350 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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:
306 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 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:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 487 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
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
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:
3593 lbs
Width:
79.8 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/40R18
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