Lexus LC 500 vs. Lexus LS 500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus LC 500 and Lexus LS 500 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 LS 500.
When comparing the Lexus LC 500's and the Lexus LS 500's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LC 500 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Lexus LS 500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus LC 500's and the Lexus LS 500's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LS 500 is a better car than the Lexus LC 500.
Pricing: For a new model, the Lexus LC 500's price is between $104,581 and $115,541, with the Lexus LS 500 priced between $83,255 and $107,769.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus LC 500 loses 39.8 percent of its value and the Lexus LS 500 loses 48.7 percent of its value. This means the Lexus LC 500 retains 8.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus LS 500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus LC 500’s base engine makes 471 horsepower, and the Lexus LS 500 base engine makes 416 horsepower. The LC 500 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The LS 500 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. This gives the Lexus LS 500 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus LC 500. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus LS 500, a large 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 LC 500, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
104581 - 115541
Starting MSRP:
99750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
79467
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
42140 - 200195
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
83255 - 107769
Starting MSRP:
80335
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
100643
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
72000 - 128600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
80683
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
43661 - 144992
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
89553
Price Range:
78998 - 95946
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
108498
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
76075 - 139960
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
39720
Depreciation %:
0.39819597
Resale Value $:
60030
Residual Value %:
0.60180403
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.49394848
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.39819597 - 0.61156182
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
39216
Depreciation %:
0.4881522
Resale Value $:
41119
Residual Value %:
0.5118478
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.55588193
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.47768574 - 0.62908089
Lexus LC 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LS 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LC 500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
13.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 22.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LS 500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
9.1 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.256
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5423353235033535
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 35.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5750652171975061
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.6 - 11.3
Lexus LC 500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 18Ranking
19 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24Lexus LS 500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus LC 500 Trim Levels
Base
Lexus LS 500 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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:
416 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
442 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 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:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 29 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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
Automatic Parking:
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
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:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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:
N/A
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:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
17 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 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:
4696 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
206.1 inches
Wheelbase:
123 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
245/50R19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Copper Crest
Black
Caviar
Blue
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Infrared
Silver
Iridium
White
Ultra White
Yellow
Flare Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Manganese Luster
Green
Not available
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Iridium / Silver Illusion
White
Eminent White Pearl
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Grained Trim / Black w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Brown
Toasted Caramel w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/ Satin Metallic Trim
White
White and Blue w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Black w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim / Black w/ Haku Trim / Black w/ Kiriko Glass Trim
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
White
White w/ Artwood Herringbone Trim / White w/ Laser Special Black Trim
Beige
Palomino w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Palomino w/ Brown Open-Pore Walnut Trim
Gray
Chateau w/ Artwood Herringbone Trim / Chateau w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim
