Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Lexus GS 450h and the average sedan likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The average sedan's engine is a bit smaller than the Lexus GS 450h's, but not terribly so.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Lexus GS 450h is significantly more powerful than the average sedan.
Utility
The Lexus GS 450h and the typical sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers.
Convenience
The Lexus GS 450h's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the average sedan.
Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the average sedan's front cabin compared to the GS 450h.
While the rear of the average sedan provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Lexus GS 450h, there frankly isn't much of a difference.
Dimensions
The Lexus GS 450h is substantially heavier than the average sedan.
The Lexus GS 450h's tank is roughly the same size as the typical sedan's, though the typical sedan's is a bit larger.
The average sedan and the Lexus GS 450h compete for the same parking spaces.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the average sedan to the dealership as the Lexus GS 450h.
Regarding gas mileage, the Lexus GS 450h is a tad better than the average sedan, but not by much.
The Lexus GS 450h is tremendously more expensive than the typical sedan with respect to MSRP.
Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical sedan isn't quite as generous as the GS 450h's.
