Porsche 911 vs. Lexus LC 500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche 911 and Lexus LC 500 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 Porsche 911 and the Lexus LC 500.
When we compare the Porsche 911's and the Lexus LC 500's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. The Lexus LC 500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911's and the Lexus LC 500's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LC 500 is a better car than the Porsche 911.
Pricing: A used 2025 Porsche 911 ranges from $156,343 to $342,749 while a used 2025 Lexus LC 500 is priced between $98,000 to $122,522. For a new model, the Porsche 911's price is between $151,403 and $295,122, with the Lexus LC 500 priced between $114,710 and $122,728.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche 911 loses 26.3 percent of its value and the Lexus LC 500 loses 41.2 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 911 retains 14.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus LC 500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche 911’s base engine makes 388 horsepower, and the Lexus LC 500 base engine makes 471 horsepower. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 415 miles. The LC 500 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 543 miles.This gives the Porsche 911 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lexus LC 500 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
151403 - 295122
Starting MSRP:
133400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
90928
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
54500 - 150000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
114710 - 122728
Starting MSRP:
106950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
90928
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
54500 - 150000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
202716
Price Range:
156343 - 342749
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
121269
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
60394 - 258844
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
116078
Price Range:
98000 - 122522
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
121269
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
60394 - 258844
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
35723
Depreciation %:
0.26779135
Resale Value $:
97677
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.27961642
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.17060832 - 0.55051463
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.27961642
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.17060832 - 0.55051463
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LC 500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
29.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
20.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
13.0 - 29.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LC 500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
20.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
13.0 - 29.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.16068364821227
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 7.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5423353235033535
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 7.2
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 40Ranking
4 out of / 40Ranking
13 out of / 16Ranking
23 out of / 29Lexus LC 500 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Lexus LC 500 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
388 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.110 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
471 hp @ 7100 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.104 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
299 / 415 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 25 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 543 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
32.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.2 inches
Cargo Space:
3.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
75.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3525 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
51.2 inches
Length:
178.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4540 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
53.2 inches
Length:
187.4 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic / Lugano Blue
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Neo
Green
Shade Green Metallic / Vanadium Grey Metallic
Red
Carmine Red / Guards Red
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
White
Yellow
Cartagena Yellow Metallic
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Infrared
Silver
Iridium
White
Ultra White
Yellow
Flare Yellow
Beige
Copper Crest
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Limestone Beige
Black
Basalt Black / Black / Black w/ Chalk Stitching / Black/Choice of Color / Black/Limestone Beige
Blue
Dark Night Blue / Dark Night Blue w/ Chalk Stitching [Leather] / Graphite Blue/Choice of Color
Brown
Basalt Black/Classic Cognac / Truffle Brown
Gray
Dark Night Blue/Chalk / Slate Grey/Chalk / Slate Grey/Choice of Color
Red
Black/Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red / Bordeaux Red w/ Chalk Stitching / Bordeaux Red/Choice of Color
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Blue
Not available
Brown
Toasted Caramel w/ Satin Metallic Trim
Gray
Not available
Red
Rioja Red w/ Satin Metallic Trim
White
White and Blue w/ Satin Metallic Trim
