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Lexus vs. Subaru

Lexus vs. Subaru

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

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

Lexus versus Subaru: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Subaru in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Subaru also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both Lexus and Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

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

Lexus versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Subaru has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus and Subaru tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

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

Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

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

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Subaru Crosstrek

8.9 / 10

Available Body Styles

SUV: GX 550, LX 600, LX 700h, NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, NX 450h+, RX 350, RX 350h, RX 450h+, RX 500h, RZ 300e, RZ 450e, TX 350, TX 500h, TX 550h+, UX 250h, UX 300h

Sedan: ES 250, ES 300h, ES 350, IS 300, IS 350, IS 500, LS 500, LS 500h

Coupe: LC 500, LC 500h, RC 300, RC 350, RC F

Convertible: LC 500

Available Body Styles

SUV: Ascent, Crosstrek, Crosstrek, Forester, Forester, Outback, Solterra

Wagon: Impreza

Sedan: Legacy, WRX

Coupe: BRZ

Available Drivetrain Options

Drivetrains: Electric, Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid

Drive Types: AWD, FWD, RWD

Gasoline: ES 250, ES 350, GX 550, IS 300, IS 350, IS 500, LC 500, LS 500, LX 600, NX 250, NX 350, RC 300, RC 350, RC F, RX 350, TX 350

Hybrid: ES 300h, LC 500h, LS 500h, LX 700h, NX 350h, RX 350h, RX 500h, TX 500h, UX 250h, UX 300h

Plug-in Hybrid: NX 450h+, RX 450h+, TX 550h+

Electric: RZ 300e, RZ 450e

AWD: ES 250, GX 550, IS 300, IS 350, LS 500, LS 500h, LX 600, LX 700h, NX 250, NX 350, NX 350h, NX 450h+, RC 300, RC 350, RX 350, RX 350h, RX 450h+, RX 500h, RZ 450e, TX 350, TX 500h, TX 550h+, UX 250h, UX 300h

FWD: ES 300h, ES 350, NX 250, RX 350, RZ 300e, TX 350, UX 250h, UX 300h

RWD: IS 300, IS 350, IS 500, LC 500, LC 500h, LS 500, RC 300, RC 350, RC F

Available Drivetrain Options

Drivetrains: Electric, Gasoline, Hybrid

Drive Types: AWD, RWD

Gasoline: Ascent, BRZ, Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, WRX

Hybrid: Crosstrek, Forester

Electric: Solterra

AWD: Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Solterra, WRX

RWD: BRZ