Lexus vs. Porsche

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

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

Lexus versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lexus in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Lexus 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 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Lexus, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Lexus the overall advantage over Porsche.

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

Lexus versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lexus versus Porsche overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 8 categories: Lexus RX 500h in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus RX 500h in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus LX 570 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus ES 300h in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lexus RX 500h in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LS 500 in Best Luxury Large Cars, and Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs. Porsche has better car rankings in 2 categories: Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Coupes and Porsche 911 (coupe) in Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 5 categories: Lexus RX 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus ES 300h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Lexus RX 450h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LS 500 in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, and Lexus GX 460 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs. Porsche has the better car ranking in 1 category: 911 (convertible) in Most Reliable Luxury Sports Cars.

Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.