2009 Lexus LS 600h

2009 Lexus LS 600h Price: $106,035

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 typical sedan to the dealership as the LS 600h. When it comes to fuel economy, the average sedan beats the LS 600h. The Lexus LS 600h is tremendously pricier than the average sedan when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
Neither the LS 600h nor the average sedan has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the average sedan than with the Lexus LS 600h, as both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical sedan offers a bit more head room than the Lexus LS 600h, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Lexus LS 600h is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the average sedan.

Dimensions
The Lexus LS 600h is tremendously more bulky than the average sedan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the LS 600h than the typical sedan because of its bigger tank. The average sedan and the LS 600h compete for the same parking spaces. The Lexus LS 600h's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the typical sedan may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Lexus LS 600h packs quite a wallop and will knock the average sedan down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the typical sedan and the LS 600h likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lexus LS 600h's engine is tremendously bigger than the average sedan's. Remember that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The average sedan could learn a lesson or two from the Lexus LS 600h regarding torque. The Lexus LS 600h packs quite a wallop compared to the typical sedan when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the average sedan isn't quite as generous as the Lexus LS 600h's.