Is the 2024 Lexus LC a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Seats: 4 seats. Needs 5 or more.
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $98,450. Class median $78,100.
- Commuter: $154 a month. Class median $132.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $154 vs $132 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 1% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the LC a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 32.5 in | Median 32.2 in | 16 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 32.2 in | Median 35.0 in | 18 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 5.4 cu ft | Median 10.7 cu ft | 20 | No |
Is the LC a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $98,450 | Median $78,100 | 31 | No |
| Horsepower | 471 hp | 232 hp to 604 hp | 34 | Yes |
| Length | 187.4 in | Median 184.8 in | 32 | No |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 27 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 17.8 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 31 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the LC a good commuter car?
No. $154 a month to commute. Class median $132.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $154
- Median of 31 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 56% of 29
Is the LC a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.2 in clearance, 53.0 in tall | 4.7 to 5.2 in clearance, 50.5 to 54.9 in tall | 13 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.2 in | Median 38.4 in | 20 | No |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 27 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the LC a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the LC worth the money?
Yes. Priced 1% above cars like it.
- Price, LC 500 RWD
- $98,450
- Predicted price
- $97,047
- Gap
- +$1,403 (+1%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the LC a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC LC 500 RWD | $98,450 | 17.8 cents | 5.4 cu ft | 471 hp |
| Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD | $64,995 | 7.3 cents | 22.8 cu ft | 630 hp |
| BMW M4 RWD | $78,100 | 16.8 cents | 15.5 cu ft | 473 hp |
Compared with 130 trims of other makes, coupes, 2024.
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