Lexus vs. Mitsubishi

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Lexus and Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi cars.

When comparing the Lexus brand to the Mitsubishi brand, Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered. Mitsubishi has the advantage in the area of safety.

Lexus versus Mitsubishi: Pricing and Value: Lexus and Mitsubishi both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Lexus, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Lexus the overall advantage over Mitsubishi.

Lexus versus Mitsubishi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Mitsubishi offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Mitsubishi offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Lexus and Mitsubishi have the same towing capacity.

Lexus versus Mitsubishi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lexus versus Mitsubishi overall quality ratings shows Lexus 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. Mitsubishi has better safety ratings in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Mitsubishi offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Mitsubishi offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Mitsubishi offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.