Lexus LS vs Toyota Avalon
Overview | |
MSRP$36,125 | MSRP$75,000 |
Average price$17,311 | Average price$25,760 |
Listings1687 | Listings1423 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
Reviews SummarySince its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 205 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 205 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.1 cu ft | Cargo Space17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3580 lbs | Curb Weight4707 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height57.5 in |
Length195.9 in | Length206.1 in |
Width72.8 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase123.0 in |
Maximum Payload940 lbs | Maximum Payload870 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,125 | $75,000 |
Average price | $17,311 | $25,760 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | Since its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 205 hp I4 | 3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 205 hp I4 | 3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.1 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3580 lbs | 4707 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.5 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 206.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 123.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 940 lbs | 870 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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