Lexus vs Lincoln Comparison

Luxury car buyers have more choices than ever before, adding complexity to an already difficult decision. If you’ve been thinking about how the features and benefits of owning a Lexus compare to a brand like Lincoln, you’ll appreciate that we took the time to create this useful guide which illustrates a series of key advantages for Lexus.

Safety

Highlighting the dedication of Lexus engineers and their commitment to safety, groundbreaking safety technologies are included as standard on every Lexus model. Included as standard on most models in the lineup, the Lexus Safety System+ is the most comprehensive system ever offered by Lexus. Advanced technologies included in this suite of safety systems include a Pre-Collision System, Lane Assistance, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Intelligent High-Beam Headlights.

Before you get in your next luxury vehicle, consider one man’s story of getting out of his.

"At 10:27 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, my LS 460 was blindsided by an 18-ton truck traveling at 70 mph. It left no skid marks at the scene. The impact tore the entire front left-wheel assembly off my Lexus, sending it more than 250 yards away, and spun the vehicle into the truck, crushing the rear. Fortunately, the entire cabin was left intact and I walked away without a scratch. Shortly after, I called my Lexus dealer and said, ‘Naturally, I want the same car this time around.6"

-- Four Time Lexus Owner, Oklahoma

Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance

An additional perk of purchasing a new Lexus is that you’ll receive standard complimentary maintenance, which covers your first and second scheduled maintenance services at 6 months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles³. Hit the road with confidence from the knowledge that your new vehicle will get professional attention from factory-trained Lexus technicians using Genuine Lexus parts -- at no cost to you for the first two visits. Unfortunately, Lincoln does not provide complimentary scheduled maintenance services unless you step up to a top-of-the-line Black Label model. Lexus, on the other hand, extends this courtesy to all new Lexus owners.

Unparalleled Resale Value

When you drive a Lexus, you’ll enjoy the confidence that comes with owning a vehicle with greater resale value than most brands. In the Best Resale Value Awards9, the experts at Kelley Blue Book named their top picks for vehicles with superior resale value in their respective segments. For 2022, three different Lexus models took home the award in their segments. Conversely, Lincoln earned just one mention in the 2022 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards.

• 2022 Lexus LX - Full-Size Luxury SUV
• 2022 Lexus IS - Entry-Level Luxury Car
• 2022 Lexus LS - Luxury Car

Dependability - Lexus Tops Lincoln in J.D. POWER U.S. VEHICLE DEPENDABILITY STUDY^SM (VDS)

Most prospective buyers of new vehicles demand a positive ownership experience, highlighted by long-term dependability. Having a vehicle that performs reliably for years to come always makes your driving experience more rewarding.

Every year, the J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) measures the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old vehicles1. In 2022, original owners of 2019 model-year vehicles were asked to report their experience. A lower score reflects higher quality, and the study covers 184 specific problems grouped into eight major vehicle categories.

Lexus remains an outstanding choice when it comes to dependability with a score of 159 PP100. This is a full 33 problems per 100 vehicles lower than the industry average of 192 PP100. Compared to the Lincoln score of 180 PP100, Lexus is the clear winner in terms of dependability.

Now that you’ve seen the results, the clear favorite in this comparison is Lexus. Metro Lexus cordially invites you to come see the Lexus lineup in-person to get a better sense of which model suits your individual tastes and lifestyle.

¹Source: J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Charts and graphs extracted from this press release for use by the media must be accompanied by a statement identifying J.D. Power as the publisher and the study from which it originated as the source. Rankings are based on numerical scores, and not necessarily on statistical significance.

²Source: 2022 Brand Image Awards: Best Brands - Kelley Blue Book

³Lexus provides complimentary maintenance for your first two scheduled visits. To obtain these services, contact your Lexus dealership. Complimentary services applicable for new Lexus vehicle registered owners. Complimentary service intervals may vary, depending on model. Please refer to the Warranty and Services Guide for details. These services apply to Lexus vehicles registered and normally operated in the United States, U.S. territories and Canada.

⁴The Basic Warranty coverage is for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Wheel alignment and balancing are covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The Powertrain Warranty is for 72 months or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

⁵Drivers are responsible for their own safe driving. Always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. System effectiveness is dependent on many factors including road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

⁶All collisions are unique. Lexus cannot guarantee similar performance in other collisions.

⁷To qualify for 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It also must earn an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention as well as an acceptable or good rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test and headlight rating.

To qualify for 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It also must earn an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and a good headlight rating.

⁹Source: 2022 Best Resale Value Awards - Kelley Blue Book