Toyota Avalon vs. Lexus ES 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES 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 Toyota Avalon and the Lexus ES 350.
When comparing the Toyota Avalon's and the Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and interior volume. The Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES 350 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Avalon's and the Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Avalon ranges from $23,973 to $39,286 while a used 2022 Lexus ES 350 is priced between $30,900 to $43,293.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Avalon loses 43.1 percent of its value and the Lexus ES 350 loses 42.1 percent of its value. This means the Lexus ES 350 retains 1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Avalon.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Avalon is 8.3 out of 10 while the Lexus ES 350's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 4 Best Large Cars and the Lexus ES 350 being ranked 3 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Avalon is 8.7 out of 10. For the Lexus ES 350 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus ES 350.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Avalon’s base engine makes 301 horsepower, and the Lexus ES 350 base engine makes 302 horsepower. Both the Avalon and the ES 350 are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 464 and 509 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus ES 350, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Avalon and the Lexus ES 350 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36825
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
35178
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
32500 - 37840
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
40950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
68982
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
37295 - 130000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30602
Price Range:
23973 - 39286
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
27719
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
26020 - 30602
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
51
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57187
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
36667
Price Range:
30900 - 43293
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
54900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
32746 - 102707
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
257
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51055
# Good or Great Deals:
101
Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Avalon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
15.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
6.5 - 15.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.46
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.4 - 19.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.215
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5545352946839066
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.1 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9790789023727859
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.0 - 13.4
Toyota Avalon Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
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1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 4Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Avalon Trim Levels
Limited, Touring, XLE
Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 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):
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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
301 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
319 / 464 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:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 509 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3560 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3690 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
195.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Brown
Opulent Amber
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl / Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Not available
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Green
Sunlit Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Harvest Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Graphite
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Rich Cream w/Open-Pore Black Wood Trim
Black
Black w/Open-Pore Black Wood Trim / Black w/Striated Black Film Trim
Gray
Not available
Brown
Acorn w/Open-Pore Black Wood Trim / Acorn w/Striated Black Film Trim / Palomino w/Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim / Palomino w/Striated Black Film Trim
