2020 Lexus LS vs 2020 Tesla Model S

2020 Lexus LS

2020 Tesla Model S

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LS 500 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LS LS 500 AWD	18	27	$72,376	$78,670
LS LS 500 F SPORT AWD	18	27	$77,896	$84,670
LS LS 500 F SPORT RWD	19	30	$74,935	$81,450
LS LS 500 Inspiration Series AWD	18	27	$92,796	$100,865
LS LS 500 Inspiration Series RWD	19	30	$89,851	$97,665
LS LS 500 RWD	19	30	$69,415	$75,450
LS LS 500h AWD	23	31	$76,572	$83,230
LS LS 500h RWD	25	33	$73,608	$80,010

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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$79,990
Model S Long Range Plus AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$69,420
Model S Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$91,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$72,376

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$78,670

$79,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1311 / month

$1333 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Lexus LS is a throwback cruiser with edgy, space-age looks, though the hybrid version is unbeatable as a road-tripper.

Growing old though it is, the Tesla Model S still looks and feels as fresh as when it first debuted eight years ago.

TCC Likes

Daring lines
Ultra-luxurious interior
Spacious rear seat

Handsome, elegant exterior
Brutal acceleration
Comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Bouncy ride
Imprecise steering
Frustrating infotainment

Interior feels lacking for price
Tight rear-seat entry/exit
Features may come and go due to updates

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.9

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.3

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

55.1

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.8

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

35.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

123

116.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

65.4

Length, Overall (in)

206.1

196

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

56.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

26.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

58.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

14.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

19.7

38.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR19

P245/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR19

P245/45WR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4938

4883

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

442 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/210

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

416 @ 6000

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Electric

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

107

Battery Range (mi)

373

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

115

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

111

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

8.28

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.76

9.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.35

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.15

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.88

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus LS

Tesla Model S

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

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2020 Lexus LS

2020 Lexus LS in stock; 2021s orderable
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