Lexus LC 500 vs. Lexus LC 500h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus LC 500 and Lexus LC 500h 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 LC 500 and the Lexus LC 500h.
When comparing the Lexus LC 500's and the Lexus LC 500h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LC 500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and base engine power. The Lexus LC 500h has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Lexus LC 500 and Lexus LC 500h have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus LC 500's and the Lexus LC 500h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LC 500 is a better car than the Lexus LC 500h.
Pricing: For a new model, the Lexus LC 500's price is between $103,144 and $114,478, with the Lexus LC 500h priced between $105,565 and $112,462.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus LC 500 loses 37.7 percent of its value and the Lexus LC 500h loses 37.8 percent of its value. This means the Lexus LC 500 retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus LC 500h.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus LC 500’s base engine makes 471 horsepower, and the Lexus LC 500h base engine makes 354 horsepower. The LC 500 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The LC 500h is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 733 miles. This gives the Lexus LC 500h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus LC 500. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus LC 500 and Lexus LC 500h are comparable in regards to interior volume, front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$103,144 - $114,478
Starting MSRP:
$98,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$105,565 - $112,462
Starting MSRP:
$101,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact Cars)
$101,750
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact Cars)
$101,750 - $101,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$102,269
Price Range:
$94,998 - $111,500
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,180
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$37,731
Depreciation %:
38.3%
Resale Value $:
$60,719
Residual Value %:
61.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$39,252
Depreciation %:
38.6%
Resale Value $:
$62,498
Residual Value %:
61.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact Cars)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact Cars)
38.6% - 38.6%
Lexus LC 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LC 500h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LC 500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LC 500h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact Cars)
1.6 - 3.2
Lexus LC 500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
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23 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 29Lexus LC 500h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 28Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Lexus LC 500 Trim Levels
Base
Lexus LC 500h 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:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
471 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.109 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
354 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
577 / 733 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
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
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Cargo Space:
5.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
85.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Cargo Space:
4.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
85.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4340 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
53 inches
Length:
187.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4420 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
53 inches
Length:
187.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
245/40R21
Exterior Colors
Beige
Copper Crest
Black
Caviar
Blue
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Infrared
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Polar Surge Satin / Ultra White
Yellow
Flare Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Copper Crest
Black
Caviar
Blue
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Infrared
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Ultra White
Yellow
Flare Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Grained Trim / Black w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Blue
Deep Blue
Brown
Toasted Caramel w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Red
Dark Rose w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Grained Trim / Black w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Blue
Not available
Brown
Toasted Caramel w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Red
Dark Rose w/ Satin Metallic Trim