Lincoln MKZ vs. Lexus GS 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln MKZ and Lexus GS 350 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lincoln MKZ and the Lexus GS 350.
In comparing the Lincoln MKZ's and the Lexus GS 350's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKZ has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus GS 350 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln MKZ's and the Lexus GS 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GS 350 is a better car than the Lincoln MKZ.
Pricing: A used 2020 Lincoln MKZ ranges from $17,296 to $32,998 while a used 2020 Lexus GS 350 is priced between $30,332 to $44,999.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln MKZ loses 54.2 percent of its value and the Lexus GS 350 loses 44.8 percent of its value. This means the Lexus GS 350 retains 9.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln MKZ.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln MKZ is 7.8 out of 10 while the Lexus GS 350's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln MKZ is 7.8 out of 10. For the Lexus GS 350 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GS 350 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln MKZ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln MKZ’s base engine makes 245 horsepower, and the Lexus GS 350 base engine makes 311 horsepower. The MKZ is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The GS 350 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the Lincoln MKZ the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GS 350. The MKZ uses regular unleaded, and the GS 350 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus GS 350 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Lincoln MKZ has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Lincoln MKZ has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
63037
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
25370 - 130000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
51065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
63037
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
25370 - 130000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24221
Price Range:
17296 - 32998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
40286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
21480 - 73618
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
75
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64639
# Good or Great Deals:
34
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
38222
Price Range:
30332 - 44999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
40286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
21480 - 73618
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57930
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Lincoln MKZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus GS 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKZ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.4 - 17.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.146
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GS 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.4 - 17.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.275
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0833348459059122
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 32.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9363575983924823
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 32.1
Lincoln MKZ Rankings
Not yet available
Lexus GS 350 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lincoln MKZ Trim Levels
Reserve, Standard
Lexus GS 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
311 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 31 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 512 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD / RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
18.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3739 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
194.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3891 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Empire Blue Tinted Clearcoat
Brown
Iced Mocha Premium Colorant
Gray
Magnetic Gray
Red
Magma Red Clearcoat / Red Carpet Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Silver Radiance Clearcoat
White
Ceramic Pearl Tri-Coat / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Not available
Gray
Smoky Granite Mica
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Eminent White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Cappucino
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim / Flaxen w/Striated Black Trim
Beige
Chateau w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Chateau w/Striated Black Trim
