Toyota Avalon vs. Lexus LS 500

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Avalon and Lexus LS 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 Toyota Avalon and the Lexus LS 500.

When comparing the Toyota Avalon's and the Lexus LS 500'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, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Lexus LS 500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Avalon's and the Lexus LS 500's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Lexus LS 500.

Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Avalon ranges from $24,634 to $39,000 while a used 2022 Lexus LS 500 is priced between $61,792 to $83,002.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value and the Lexus LS 500 loses 47.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus LS 500.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Avalon is 9.2 out of 10 while the Lexus LS 500's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Lexus LS 500 being ranked 4 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Avalon is 9.8 out of 10. For the Lexus LS 500 the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon an advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus LS 500.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Avalon’s base engine makes 301 horsepower, and the Lexus LS 500 base engine makes 416 horsepower. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The LS 500 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles.This gives the Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Lexus LS 500 the advantage in maximum range. The Avalon uses regular unleaded, and the LS 500 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Toyota Avalon has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Lexus LS 500 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Avalon has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.