Is the 2025 Lexus LC a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 0 of 4. Seats: 4 seats. Needs 5 or more.
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 187.4 in. Class median 185.0 in.
- Commuter: $154 a month. Class median $132.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Good buy: 4 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 | 0 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 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 | 11% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 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 0 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 28.0 in | Median 32.2 in | 16 | No |
| Rear headroom | 32.1 in | Median 35.0 in | 17 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 5.4 cu ft | Median 10.4 cu ft | 21 | No |
Is the LC a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99,750 | Median $99,750 | 33 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 471 hp | 252 hp to 665 hp | 39 | Yes |
| Length | 187.4 in | Median 185.0 in | 35 | No |
| Turning circle | 17.7 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 28 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 17.8 cents | Median 15.2 cents | 35 | 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 35 coupes
- $132
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 54% of 32
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, 49.0 to 55.0 in tall | 21 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.2 in | Median 38.6 in | 23 | No |
| Turning circle | 17.7 ft | Median 38.0 ft | 28 | 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 11% below cars like it.
- Price, LC 500 RWD
- $99,750
- Predicted price
- $111,643
- Gap
- -$11,893 (-11%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the LC a good buy?
No. 4 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 | $99,750 | 17.8 cents | 5.4 cu ft | 471 hp |
| BMW M2 RWD | $65,500 | 16.8 cents | 13.8 cu ft | 473 hp |
| Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD | $68,195 | 6.5 cents | 22.8 cu ft | 630 hp |
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray RWD | $68,300 | 16.8 cents | 12.6 cu ft | 490 hp |
| BMW M4 Base Style RWD | $79,700 | 16.8 cents | 15.5 cu ft | 473 hp |
Compared with 111 trims of other makes, coupes, 2025.
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