The 2019 Lexus ES has its work cut out for it.
Our favorite in its diverse competitive set is the sublime Volvo S90 for its attractive interior and balanced driving dynamics.
The Lincoln MKZ is its polar opposite: attractive looking, but not particularly good to drive.
Like the ES, the MKZ offers buyers a choice of gas or hybrid engines priced about the same.
The Acura RLX dazzles with its smooth powertrain, but its anonymous styling doesn't lure many shoppers into showrooms.
It's worth looking at the Jaguar XF, a sporty sedan that's often discounted.
For the budget-minded, the Toyota Avalon offers similar performance without the low-gloss sheen.
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The 2019 Lexus ES deletes “sedate” from its vocabulary. |
The 2019 Acura RLX wraps a forward-thinking powertrain in a comfortable but cookie-cutter package. |
The 2019 Jaguar XF mid-size luxury sedan is even better as a wagon; a well-earned break from the crossover craze. |
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ is comfortable, quiet, and quick with the right engine, but lacks a refinement that other brands deliver. |
The 2019 Toyota Avalon takes a hard right into sporty territory to take on rivals from Nissan and Chrysler. |
The 2019 Volvo S90 is a superlative and comfortable mid-size luxury sedan with a brain. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $39,750 | $54,900 | $49,965 | $35,995 | $35,650 | $47,350 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 45 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 44 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
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| ES 350 FWD | Sedan w/Technology Pkg | Sedan 25t Premium RWD | Standard FWD | XLE (SE) | T5 FWD Momentum |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2019 Lexus ES vs. 2019 Acura RLX | 2019 Lexus ES vs. 2019 Jaguar XF | 2019 Lexus ES vs. 2019 Lincoln MKZ | 2019 Lexus ES vs. 2019 Toyota Avalon | 2019 Lexus ES vs. 2019 Volvo S90 | |
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