Lexus vs. Chevrolet
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Lexus and Chevrolet contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Lexus and Chevrolet cars.
When comparing the Lexus brand to the Chevrolet brand, Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered. Chevrolet has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, overall quality, safety and vehicle rankings.
Lexus versus Chevrolet: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Chevrolet pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chevrolet in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Lexus versus Chevrolet: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Chevrolet vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons.
Lexus versus Chevrolet: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lexus versus Chevrolet overall quality ratings shows Chevrolet with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Chevrolet has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Chevrolet has better car rankings in 2 categories: Chevrolet Corvette (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes and Chevrolet Corvette (coupe) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Chevrolet has the better car ranking in 1 category: Corvette (coupe) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Chevrolet offers 11 SUVs, 1 sedan, 3 coupes, 3 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Chevrolet offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, 1 hybrid, and 5 electric vehicles.
Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models. Chevrolet offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$52,880 - $67,145
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
$38,942 - $57,706
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$52,993 - $66,936
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
42.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
49.2%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
3494 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
Not yet available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
9.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#3 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Chevrolet Traverse
#10 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money