Toyota Crown vs. Lexus ES 300h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Crown and Lexus ES 300h 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 Crown and the Lexus ES 300h.
In comparing the Toyota Crown's and the Lexus ES 300h's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Crown has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Crown's and the Lexus ES 300h's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Crown is a better car than the Lexus ES 300h.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Crown loses 43.7 percent of its value and the Lexus ES 300h loses 47 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Crown retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus ES 300h.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Crown’s base engine makes 236 horsepower, and the Lexus ES 300h base engine makes 215 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Crown, a hybrid 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, and cargo space. The Lexus ES 300h, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus ES 300h 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:
$41,440
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$47,974 - $57,628
Starting MSRP:
$43,440
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$54,545
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$43,440 - $65,650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$50,198
Price Range:
$43,963 - $57,383
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$50,198
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$50,198 - $50,198
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
186
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,557
# Good or Great Deals:
46
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,343
Depreciation %:
44.3%
Resale Value $:
$23,097
Residual Value %:
55.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$20,621
Depreciation %:
47.5%
Resale Value $:
$22,819
Residual Value %:
52.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
47.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
47.5% - 60.1%
Toyota Crown Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus ES 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Crown
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 300h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 2.2
Toyota Crown Rankings
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21 out of / 25Lexus ES 300h Rankings
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1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
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1 out of / 17Ranking
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26 out of / 28Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Toyota Crown Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade, Platinum, XLE
Lexus ES 300h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
236 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
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:
Available
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:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 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:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3980 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
60.6 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3730 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:
19.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Storm Cloud
Brown
Bronze Age
Gray
Heavy Metal
Red
Supersonic Red
White
Oxygen White
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Not available
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Red
Matador Red Mica
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Green
Sunlit Green
Silver
Iridium
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Open-Pore Black Wood Trim / Black w/ Striated Black Film Trim
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
White
Macadamia w/ Ash Bamboo Trim
