Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Toyota Avalon
$463
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Lexus ES350
$468
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
Above Average
The Toyota Avalon Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 12 for fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $463 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
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.
The Lexus ES350 ranks highest in safety and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
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The Toyota Avalon and the Lexus ES 350 are full-size, front-wheel-drive sedans that share a lot of similarities.
The Avalon is Toyota’s largest sedan, while the ES 350 has the larger GS and LS sedans above it in the Lexus lineup — which is Toyota’s luxury division. They both share a platform, so there are many mechanical commonalities between the two cars. Both come with a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 268 horsepower. Both of them also offer hybrid versions.
As the Lexus is more of a luxury vehicle, it comes with some perks that the Avalon doesn’t have. These upgrades include higher quality materials inside, more sound deadening and insulation material for a quieter ride, more comfortable seats, a better audio system, a better ownership experience and a longer warranty.
Of course, all these comforts come at a cost — the ES 350’s base price is more than $5,000 higher than the Avalon’s. If you’re considering both cars, it’s a choice between value and luxury.