Lexus ES350 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Lexus ES350

$468
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Hyundai Elantra

$452
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

4
Excellent
The Lexus ES350 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 4th out of 31 for luxury midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $468 which means it has excellent ownership costs. While repairs are more common, these issues are less likely to be severe than with other cars. Expect to make slightly more trips to the shop with a ES350, but for minor issues.
4
1
2
Excellent
The Hyundai Elantra Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $452 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the Elantra is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$468
inexpensive
expensive
$452
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.61
not often
very often
0.27
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
6%
not urgent
urgent
9%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (3)
4 (2)
3 (6)
2 (1)
1
(0)
The Lexus ES350 ranks highest in safety and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“GREAT SHARP LOOKING VEHICLE. VERY DEPENDABLE. NO MAJOR ISSUES DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF USE.”
“GREAT SHARP LOOKING VEHICLE. VERY DEPENDABLE. NO MAJOR ISSUES DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF USE.”
5 (12)
4 (37)
3 (22)
2 (5)
1 (3)
The Hyundai Elantra ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in safety.
“great all around car, price & reliability makes this car a gem”
“great all around car, price & reliability makes this car a gem”