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Lexus ES 350 vs. Buick Lucerne Review

How the Lexus ES 350 stacks up against the Buick Lucerne - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Lexus ES 350
Price Range: $34,470 - $34,800
2010 Buick Lucerne
Price Range: $29,230 - $40,205
Lexus ES 350 vs. Buick Lucerne Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Buick Lucerne is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Lexus ES 350. The Lexus ES 350 won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Buick Lucerne. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Lexus and the Lexus perform approximately comparably regarding gas mileage. In terms of MSRP, the Lexus ES 350 doesn't cost much less than the Buick Lucerne.

Utility
The Lucerne will most certainly prove handier than the Lexus ES 350 for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Buick Lucerne for a fill-up approximately as often as the Lexus ES 350.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Buick Lucerne's front cabin compared to the Lexus ES 350. The ampler interior dimensions of the Buick Lucerne make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Lexus ES 350.

Dimensions
The Buick Lucerne's tank is roughly the same size as the Lexus ES 350's, though the Lexus ES 350's is a little larger. The Lexus ES 350 and the Buick Lucerne compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Lexus is quite certainly more agile than the Buick Lucerne, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Lexus ES 350 and the Buick Lucerne have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Buick Lucerne. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Lexus ES 350 isn't much more powerful than the Buick Lucerne.

Warranty
The Lexus ES 350 and the Buick Lucerne have the same basic warranty.

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