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Used 2018 Lexus LS 500 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Lexus LS 500 is a full-size luxury sedan with seating for five passengers. It comes in a single, well-appointed trim level with a handful of stand-alone options and options packages. Even without a single option, the LS 500 comes loaded with the safety and comfort features you'd expect of this class. A hybrid version is reviewed separately.

Standard equipment on the LS 500 is extensive and begins with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine (416 horsepower, 442 pound-feet of torque) paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive comes standard; all-wheel drive is optional.

Highlights include 19-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, LED headlights, a sunroof, a hands-free trunk, power-closing doors, leather upholstery, power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, magnesium paddle shifters, 16-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, and a power rear sunshade.

Technology features include a 12.3-inch color display, a navigation system, a trackpad-style interface, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Lexus Enform smartphone app integration, Enform emergency and convenience services, Bluetooth and a 12-speaker audio system. Finally, standard driver aids include a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams and rain-sensing wipers.

The LS 500 can be further tailored to your taste with a comprehensive options list. The Interior Upgrade package adds leather upholstery with quilted stitching, 28-way power-adjustable driver seat, and heated rear seats, among other items. The Luxury package adds a 28-way adjustable seat for the passenger, 18-way adjustable and reclining rear seats, four-zone climate control, power rear side sunshades, an armrest-mounted touchscreen controller for climate and seat functions, and rear-seat knee airbags.

Drivers seeking a more sporting flavor can equip the LS 500 with the F Sport package, which adds 20-inch wheels, larger brakes, a retuned suspension, unique styling trim, exclusive leather upholstery, and 28-way power-adjustable seats. The Performance package bundles all that and adds variable gear-ratio steering and rear-wheel steering.

The Executive package truly transforms the LS 500 into a luxury shuttle, adding butterfly rear headrests, individual climate control settings, heated and ventilated rear seats with massaging function, and an extendable ottoman footrest for the right-side rear passenger. The cabin is further touched with hand-pleated trim and stylized glass materials.

Additional safety aids come with the Safety System+ A package, which adds adaptive cruise and automatic steering that can detect and "trace" the path of the vehicle in front, for a semiautonomous driving experience. Other features include forward cross-traffic alert, road sign recognition, an enhanced head-up display, and a panoramic rearview monitor.

Notable individual options include an adaptive air suspension, a panoramic sunroof, adaptive LED headlights, upgraded wood trim, and a premium 23-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.

Which LS 500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Choosing an LS 500 is simple: There's one well-appointed trim level with a handful of options and option packages. Although 28-way adjustable seats and adjustable air suspension sound nice, forgo those options and instead spring for the spectacular audio system upgrade ($1,940) and the Safety System+ A package ($3,000), which adds a host of useful driver assistance features.

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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
416 hp @ 6,000 rpm
416 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
442 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
442 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/50R19
245/45R20 (FRONT) 275/40R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 30 / 23 MPG
19 / 30 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.7 gal.
21.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
412 / 651 miles
412 / 651 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.8 ft.
36.8 ft.
Curb weight
4,707 lb.
4,707 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.5 in.
6.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.8 in.
74.8 in.
Height
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
Length
206.1 in.
206.1 in.
Wheelbase
123.0 in.
123.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.0 cu. ft.
17.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.8 in.
58.8 in.
Rear Head Room
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Flaxen, leather
Black, premium leather
White, premium leather
Parchment, premium leather
Parchment, leather
Chateau, premium leather
Black, leather
Chateau, leather
Noble Brown, premium leather
Black, leather
Circuit Red, leather
Exterior
Atomic Silver
Autumn Shimmer
Caviar
Eminent White Pearl
Manganese Luster
Liquid Platinum
Nightfall Mica
Obsidian
Matador Red Mica
Liquid Platinum
Ultra White
Atomic Silver
Caviar
Manganese Luster
Obsidian
Matador Red Mica