Lexus LS 500 vs. Lexus LS 500h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus LS 500 and Lexus LS 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 LS 500 and the Lexus LS 500h.
In comparing the Lexus LS 500's and the Lexus LS 500h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LS 500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and base engine power. The Lexus LS 500h has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Lexus LS 500 and Lexus LS 500h have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus LS 500's and the Lexus LS 500h's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LS 500 is a better car than the Lexus LS 500h.
Pricing: For a new model, the Lexus LS 500's price is between $83,255 and $107,769, with the Lexus LS 500h priced between $111,353 and $120,417.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus LS 500 loses 48.7 percent of its value and the Lexus LS 500h loses 50.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus LS 500 retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus LS 500h.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus LS 500’s base engine makes 416 horsepower, and the Lexus LS 500h base engine makes 354 horsepower. The LS 500 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. The LS 500h is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 644 miles. This gives the Lexus LS 500h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus LS 500. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus LS 500 and Lexus LS 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:
83255 - 107769
Starting MSRP:
80335
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
100643
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
72000 - 128600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
111353 - 120417
Starting MSRP:
115210
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
117137
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
108000 - 128200
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:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
141193
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
112369 - 170016
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
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
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
58016
Depreciation %:
0.50356899
Resale Value $:
57194
Residual Value %:
0.49643101
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
0.50356899
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
0.50356899 - 0.50356899
Lexus LS 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LS 500h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LS 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:
1.5750652171975061
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.6 - 11.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5634187987641768
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
1.6 - 11.3
Lexus 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 / 17Lexus LS 500h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 37Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 37Ranking
24 out of / 37Ranking
27 out of / 37Ranking
33 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Lexus LS 500 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
Lexus LS 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
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:
416 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
442 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
354 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 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):
18 / 29 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 629 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
488 / 644 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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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
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:
15.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5093 lbs
Width:
74.8 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
206.1 inches
Wheelbase:
123 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
245/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Manganese Luster
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Iridium / Silver Illusion
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Manganese Luster
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Iridium / Silver Illusion
White
Eminent White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Palomino w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Palomino w/ Brown Open-Pore Walnut Trim
Black
Black w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Black w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim / Black w/ Haku Trim / Black w/ Kiriko Glass Trim
Gray
Chateau w/ Artwood Herringbone Trim / Chateau w/ Black Open-Pore Wood Trim
White
White w/ Artwood Herringbone Trim / White w/ Laser Special Black Trim
Interior Colors
Beige
Palomino w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim
Black
Black w/ Artwood Organic Gloss Trim / Black w/ Haku Trim
Gray
Not available
White
White w/ Laser Special Black Trim
