Lexus IS 350 vs. Honda Accord

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus IS 350 and Honda Accord 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 350 and the Honda Accord.

In comparing the Lexus IS 350's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Lexus IS 350 has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. The Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, 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 IS 350's and the Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Lexus IS 350.

Pricing: A used 2025 Lexus IS 350 ranges from $42,935 to $56,980 while a used 2025 Honda Accord is priced between $25,900 to $32,161. For a new model, the Lexus IS 350's price is between $46,323 and $56,587, with the Honda Accord priced between $28,869 and $32,165.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus IS 350 loses 39.2 percent of its value and the Honda Accord loses 34.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 4.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus IS 350.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus IS 350 is 8.3 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the Lexus IS 350 being ranked 2 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus IS 350 is 8.5 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Lexus IS 350 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda Accord.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus IS 350’s base engine makes 311 horsepower, and the Honda Accord base engine makes 192 horsepower. The IS 350 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 487 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus IS 350. The IS 350 uses premium unleaded, and the Accord uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Accord, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus IS 350, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lexus IS 350 and the Honda Accord have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.