Lexus ES 350 vs. Toyota Avalon
When comparing the Lexus ES 350's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The Lexus ES 350 and Toyota Avalon have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Lexus ES 350's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Lexus ES 350.
Pricing: A used 2022 Lexus ES 350 ranges from $33,991 to $45,860 while a used 2022 Toyota Avalon is priced between $24,634 to $39,000.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus ES 350 loses 41.1 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Lexus ES 350 retains 1.3 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 Lexus ES 350 is 8.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 350 being ranked 2 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 350 is 9.0 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 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 Lexus ES 350’s base engine makes 302 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. Both the ES 350 and the Avalon are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 509 and 464 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 Lexus ES 350 and the Toyota Avalon have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36825
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
35178
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
32500 - 37840
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
39098
Price Range:
33991 - 45860
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
62214
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
35530 - 113808
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
289
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
24223
# Good or Great Deals:
66
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29700
Price Range:
24634 - 39000
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
29796
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
26224 - 33466
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
127
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41144
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.660268 / 10
Reliability:
9.038293 / 10
Retained Value:
7.942511 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.225004 / 10
Reliability:
9.812344 / 10
Retained Value:
7.86267 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.0 - 12.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.541
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Avalon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
7.8 - 13.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.667
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1818869678608137
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.0 - 29.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.721065158494935
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.1 - 4.0
Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
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2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Toyota Avalon Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, Luxury, Ultra Luxury
Toyota Avalon Trim Levels
Limited, Touring, XLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
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
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:
302 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
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
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
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
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
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
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Sunlit Green
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl / Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Brown
Opulent Amber
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
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
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Harvest Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Graphite