2009 Lexus LS 460

2009 Lexus LS 460 Price Range: $63,825 - $77,260

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the average sedan to the dealership as the Lexus LS 460. The Lexus LS 460 consumes a lot of gas compared to the typical sedan. The typical sedan won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Lexus LS 460. The LS 460 is tremendously costlier than the typical sedan in terms of MSRP.

Utility
The Lexus LS 460 and the average sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll likely take the typical sedan for a fill-up almost as often as the Lexus LS 460.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical sedan offers a bit more head room than the LS 460, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the average sedan provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Lexus LS 460, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The LS 460 is substantially heavier than the average sedan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Lexus LS 460 than the typical sedan because of its bigger tank. The typical sedan and the LS 460 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Lexus LS 460 packs quite a wallop and will knock the average sedan down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Lexus LS 460 and the typical sedan quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lexus LS 460 has a more sizeable engine than the typical sedan. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Lexus LS 460 will have picked up and gone by the time the typical sedan finally gets moving. The Lexus LS 460 packs quite a wallop compared to the average sedan regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical sedan isn't quite as generous as the LS 460's.