Lexus vs. Nissan

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

When comparing the Lexus brand to the Nissan brand, Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, towing capacity and safety.

Lexus versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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

Lexus versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lexus versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. Nissan has higher quality ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and both Lexus and Nissan are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Nissan has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.