Lexus IS 350 vs. Kia Stinger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus IS 350 and Kia Stinger 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 Kia Stinger.
In comparing the Lexus IS 350's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Lexus IS 350 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Kia Stinger 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 and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus IS 350's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Kia Stinger is a better car than the Lexus IS 350.
Pricing: A used 2023 Lexus IS 350 ranges from $39,191 to $49,249 while a used 2023 Kia Stinger is priced between $28,000 to $45,998. For a new model, the Lexus IS 350's price is between $47,299 and $55,573, with the Kia Stinger priced between $38,607 and $57,090.
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 Kia Stinger loses 48.8 percent of its value. This means the Lexus IS 350 retains 9.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Stinger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus IS 350’s base engine makes 311 horsepower, and the Kia Stinger base engine makes 300 horsepower. The IS 350 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 487 miles. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles. This gives the Kia Stinger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus IS 350. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Stinger, 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 Kia Stinger have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
47299 - 55573
Starting MSRP:
43160
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
47499
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
31300 - 78200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
38607 - 57090
Starting MSRP:
36690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
28753
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
24395 - 43010
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
43921
Price Range:
39191 - 49249
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
42900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25084 - 84517
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
223
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
25599
# Good or Great Deals:
73
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
36529
Price Range:
28000 - 45998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
25936
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
18612 - 36529
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
120
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34004
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Lexus IS 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Kia Stinger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus IS 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
18.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7.5 - 18.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.517
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Stinger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
5.8 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0860930988099369
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.1 - 16.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1227705305135696
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 17.6
Lexus IS 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 36Kia Stinger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus IS 350 Trim Levels
F SPORT, F SPORT Design
Kia Stinger Trim Levels
GT-Line, GT2
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
311 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.083 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
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):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 487 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 509 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
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:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
23.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3748 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3814 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Grecian Water / Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Red
Infrared
Silver
Atomic Silver / Iridium
White
Ultra White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Micro Blue Pearl
Gray
Steel Matte Gray
Red
HiChroma Red
Silver
Ceramic Silver / Panthera Metal
White
Snow White Pearl
Green
Ascot Green
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Metallic Trim
Brown
Glazed Caramel w/ Black Metallic Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/ Black Metallic Trim
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Red
Red
Beige
Beige
