2025 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
Full Lineup
One of the most glaring differences between Lexus and Lincoln is in the size of their respective lineups. Lincoln today is exclusively an SUV company, selling just four models that aren’t always easy to tell apart from one another. Lexus has a larger and more diverse lineup even if we’re just talking about SUVs, but obviously there is a lot more to Lexus than that. Maybe you want a sedan, coupe, convertible, or sports car. None of those are options with Lincoln, but are all easily acquired from a Lexus dealership. And if you’re looking for a hybrid or electric vehicle, the difference is even more stark, which brings us to our next point.
Lexus Electrification Technology
Blending outstanding fuel efficiency with potent performance, Lexus electrification technology continues to push the limits of what’s possible with electric power. These advanced EVs and hybrids deliver a variety of advantages over a conventional powertrain, including instantaneous acceleration on superior MPG, without sacrificing on the luxury buyers crave. Since the beginning, Lexus has been at the forefront of developing this sophisticated technology. Currently, you’ll find a total of 11 hybrid and pure electric models in the Lexus lineup, including sedans, SUVs, and a coupe. Buyers will have trouble finding a hybrid vehicle which meets their needs at Lincoln, which only offers a single “traditional“ hybrid and one plug-in hybrid model.
Lexus Electrified Lineup
- Lexus UX Hybrid
- Lexus NX Hybrid
- Lexus NX Plug-In Hybrid
- Lexus RZ (pure electric)
- Lexus RX Hybrid
- Lexus RX Plug-In Hybrid
- Lexus TX Hybrid
- Lexus TX Plug-In Hybrid
- Lexus LX Hybrid
- Lexus ES Hybrid
- Lexus LS Hybrid
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. For 2025, six different Lexus models took home the award more than any other brand, and Lexus as a brand took home the Best Luxury Brand award. Conversely, Lincoln didn’t win a single award, either as a brand or for individual models. These are the models that won:
- 2025 Lexus UX
- 2025 Lexus NX
- 2025 Lexus RX
- 2025 Lexus RZ
- 2025 Lexus ES
- 2025 Lexus LS
Consumer Choice - Kelley Blue Book Consumer Choice Awards
Proven reliability, top-tier resale value, and pleasant dealership experiences are each fundamentals of a given brand’s overall reputation. Every year, the experts at Kelley Blue Book name their top picks for the Consumer Choice Awards2. A total of over 12,000 in-market new-vehicle shoppers who have conducted their research at KBB.com are polled for their opinions on several automotive brands.
Dominating the competition once again, Lexus earned another Most Trusted Luxury Brand, as well as Best Overall EV/Hybrid Brand award in the 2025 Kelley Blue Book Consumer Choice Awards. This track record for success is one of a variety of reasons that buyers continue to prefer Lexus vehicles over the competition.
Dependability - Lexus Tops Lincoln in J.D. POWER U.S. VEHICLE DEPENDABILITY STUDYSM (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 2025, original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles were asked to report their experience. A lower score reflects higher quality, and the study covers 184 specific problems grouped into nine major vehicle categories.
Lexus remains an outstanding choice when it comes to dependability with a score of 140 PP100. This is a full 62 problems per 100 vehicles lower than the industry average of 202 PP100. Compared to the Lincoln score of 221 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 of Cleveland 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 2025 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: 2025 Consumer Choice 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.
9Source: 2025 Best Resale Value Awards - Kelley Blue Book