Tesla vs. Lexus

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

When comparing the Tesla brand to the Lexus brand, Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety and vehicle rankings. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.

Tesla versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Tesla and Lexus both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Tesla versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Lexus offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Tesla offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Tesla versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Tesla versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Tesla has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

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Safest Car Rankings: Tesla has the better car ranking in 1 category: Model X in Safest Electric SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans. In comparison, Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles. Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models.