2011 Lexus ES vs. Its Competition

2011 Lexus ES 350 4-door Sedan Angular Front Exterior View
Bengt Halvorson Bengt Halvorson Senior Editor

If you do value driving enjoyment, you might want to take a look at the sportier Lexus GS and IS models; they're tighter inside, however.

2011 Lexus ES 350 4-door Sedan Angular Front Exterior View2011 Lexus ES
Browse Used Listings		2011 Acura TL 4-door Sedan 2WD Tech Angular Front Exterior View2011 Acura TL
Browse Used Listings		2011 Hyundai Azera2011 Hyundai Azera
Browse Used Listings		2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid2011 Lincoln MKZ
Browse Used Listings		2011 Nissan Maxima 4-door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 S Angular Front Exterior View2011 Nissan Maxima
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Quick Specs
7.8
For those who value comfort and luxury—and still want the latest technology—but don't need a sport sedan, the 2011 Lexus ES 350 is one of the best bets.
8.0
If the bold exterior is to your liking, the 2011 Acura TL is a solid luxury value—and the SH-AWD has true sport-sedan chops.
7.4
Spacious, handsome, and unremittingly conservative, the 2011 Hyundai Azera is a great alternative for folks who think the company's Sonata is a bit risque.
8.4
The 2011 Lincoln MKZ has a foot in both luxury worlds, with buttery leather and wood for traditionalists, and hybrid power with flower petals for the high-minded greens.
7.8
The 2011 Nissan Maxima is no longer primarily a sport sedan; think of it as comfortable and refined first, with its sportiness a bonus, and you’ll be happy.
MSRP From    
$36,725$35,305$25,495$34,645$31,750
Gas Mileage    
19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Gas V6Gas V6Gas V6Gas/Electric I4Gas V6
EPA Class    
CompactMid-SizeLargeMidsize CarsMid-Size
Style Name    
4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan 2WD4-Door Sedan GLS4-Door Sedan Hybrid FWD4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 S
Drivetrain    
Front Wheel DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
55555
Passenger Doors    
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan4 Door Sedan
Transmission    
AutomaticAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODContinuously variable ratioContinuously Variable
Detailed Spec Comparison
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