The Lexus ES lineup skirts a boundary between some luxury flagships like the Acura RLX or even Mercedes-Benz E-Class and a motley crew of upscale achievers from the likes of Buick, Cadillac, Lincoln, and even Hyundai.
The Buick LaCrosse is only somewhat larger than the ES, and it doesn't really carry the Lexus' reputation or dealer service; on the other hand, the Cadillac XTS does deliver a premium experience, plenty of comfort, and the convenience of CUE, which is a better in-car interface than Remote Touch, albeit also with some glitches.
If you're looking for all-wheel-drive, the Buick LaCrosse, Lincoln MKS and Cadillac XTS are your answers.
The Hyundai Azera may not sound like it fits here, but it offers some Lexus-like luxury ambiance and a lot of features for the money.
Most of the alternatives we can think of to the ES 300h, on the green front -- like the Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTec and BMW ActiveHybrid 5 -- are significantly more pricey.
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The 2015 Lexus ES is the one of the best luxury cars for those who still have practical considerations like back-seat space and ride comfort; and the 300h Hybrid model is quite the counterpoint to much more expensive 'green luxury' models. |
The 2015 Acura RLX is an understated luxury full-sizer that puts emphasis on unique technical solutions instead of all-out style and flair. |
The Buick LaCrosse is both supremely comfortable and excellent on gas, but we'd point you to the Premium versions if you're seriously considering one. |
If you're looking for a car that offers comfort, technology, and safety as its greatest virtues, the 2015 Cadillac XTS does everything a big luxury sedan should. |
The 2015 Azera is the big, stylish, luxurious Hyundai for folks who don't want the Genesis's bulk or price tag. |
Little has changed with the 2015 Lincoln MKS; it continues to offer understated and reserved luxury with an available high-power turbocharged engine option that spices things up somewhat, at least in a straight line. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $37,700 | $48,450 | $31,065 | $44,660 | $34,000 | $38,850 |
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| 21 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
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| Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan Crafted Line | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan 3.7L FWD |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2015 Lexus ES vs. 2015 Acura RLX | 2015 Lexus ES vs. 2015 Buick Lacrosse | 2015 Lexus ES vs. 2015 Cadillac XTS | 2015 Lexus ES vs. 2015 Hyundai Azera | 2015 Lexus ES vs. 2015 Lincoln MKS | |
