Tesla Model S vs. Lexus LS 460
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Model S and Lexus LS 460 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 Tesla Model S and the Lexus LS 460.
In comparing the Tesla Model S's and the Lexus LS 460's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model S has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Lexus LS 460 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Tesla Model S's and the Lexus LS 460's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LS 460 is a better car than the Tesla Model S.
Pricing: A used 2017 Tesla Model S ranges from $21,996 to $38,987 while a used 2017 Lexus LS 460 is priced between $24,977 to $39,025.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Tesla Model S’s base engine makes 382 horsepower, and the Lexus LS 460 base engine makes 386 horsepower. The Model S is rated to deliver an average of 98 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 210 miles. The LS 460 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 533 miles.This gives the Tesla Model S the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lexus LS 460 the advantage in maximum range. The Model S uses electricity, and the LS 460 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus LS 460 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Tesla Model S, a electric large car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$68,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$72,520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,706
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$32,065 - $131,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,349
Price Range:
$21,996 - $38,987
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
150
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69,460
# Good or Great Deals:
91
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,129
Price Range:
$24,977 - $39,025
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$36,347
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$17,962 - $68,918
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,911
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus LS 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LS 460
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.7 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
142.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 28.3
Tesla Model S Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 26Lexus LS 460 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Tesla Model S Trim Levels
100D, 60, 60D, 75, 75D, 90D, P100D
Lexus LS 460 Trim Levels
Base, L
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years
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:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
382 hp
Torque:
325 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
386 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
367 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.091 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
98 / 101 / 99
Range (city/hwy):
210 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
60 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 533 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
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
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
31.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4469 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
196 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4233 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
200.4 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian Black Metallic / Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic / Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Eminent White Pearl / Ultra White
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan
Black
Black / Black w/ Light Headliner / Classic Black
White
Ultra White
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Dark Brown Walnut Trim
Black
Black w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Black w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim / Black w/White Perforations and Genuine Aluminum Trim / Black/Saddle Tan w/Matte Dark Brown Ash Burl Trim / Black/Saddle Tan w/Shimamoku Wood Trim
White
Not available
Brown
Dark Brown w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Genuine Aluminum Trim / Flaxen w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim
Gray
Light Gray w/Shimamoku Espresso Wood Trim
