Toyota Avalon vs. Lexus LS 430
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Avalon and Lexus LS 430 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 LS 430.
In comparing the Toyota Avalon's and the Lexus LS 430'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, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus LS 430 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Avalon's and the Lexus LS 430's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Lexus LS 430.
Pricing: A used 2006 Toyota Avalon ranges from $3,990 to $10,940 while a used 2006 Lexus LS 430 is priced between $6,583 to $20,145.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Avalon’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the Lexus LS 430 base engine makes 278 horsepower. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The LS 430 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles.This gives the Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lexus LS 430 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon and Lexus LS 430 are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Avalon 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:
27395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
24350
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
20990 - 28505
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
57240
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6942
Price Range:
3990 - 10940
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
6593
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
5020 - 9003
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
50
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
152779
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12391
Price Range:
6583 - 20145
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
138020
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus LS 430 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Avalon
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 430
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.011370650229962
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.9 - 6.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9099302509975908
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Toyota Avalon Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Lexus LS 430 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Avalon Trim Levels
Limited, Touring, XL, XLS
Lexus LS 430 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 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
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:
268 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
278 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
312 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 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):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Cargo Space:
20.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
107.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3490 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
58.5 inches
Length:
197.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3990 lbs
Width:
72 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
197.4 inches
Wheelbase:
115.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Mirage Metallic / Indigo Ink Pearl
Brown
Desert Sand Mica
Gray
Phantom Gray Pearl / Titanium Metallic
Green
Silver Pine Mica
Red
Cassis Pearl
White
Blizzard Pearl
Gold
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Blue Onyx Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Briarwood Pearl / Flint Mica
Green
Cypress Pearl
Red
Black Cherry Pearl
White
Crystal White / Moonlight Pearl
Gold
Mystic Gold Metallic
Silver
Mercury Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Cashmere leather / Ecru premium leather / Saddle premium leather
Black
Black leather / Black premium leather
Gray
Ash leather
