2023 Lexus LC 500 vs Jaguar F-Type

Luxury sports cars should be fast and furious, but they should also be sleek and contemporary. If you can mix some classic atmosphere into that, you’ve got a winner.

This comparison takes a look at the 2023 Lexus LC and its many rivals. The Lexus LC is a new-age kind of luxury sports car that starts big and finishes strong. Here's how it stands up to the Jaguar F-Type and other exciting rides that hope to thrill luxury car buyers.

1. Jaguar F-Type vs Lexus LC

   While the Lexus LC keeps moving forward, the Jaguar F-Type seems to be standing still. As sporty as it is, the Jaguar cabin hasn’t been updated in several years. So the 2023 F-Type interior feels retro in the wrong ways, and that’s just not a winning combination with this car’s pricetag.

   On the other hand, the Lexus LC is praised for its extraordinary cabin design and its generous list of modern features. Then there’s the Jaguar’s lack of a second row. Does that mean that 2023 F-Type drivers just don’t have friends? We think it’s nicer in the two-row Lexus LC.

   The Lexus LC V8 with its 471 horsepower compares well with the Jaguar F-Type’s 444 horsepower. You can see how the Lexus would be speedier and offer an excellent driving experience.

   Apparently 2024 will be the last year for the Jaguar F-Type. And that’s why few changes have been made.

2. Chevrolet Corvette vs LC Coupe

   The Chevy Corvette is an American fixture, but is it still worth the money? Commanding a price as high as the luxury Lexus, it is nonetheless a luxury car made by a regular brand. This means they don’t have the high commitment to quality and top materials that you find at Lexus.

   Lexus puts an emphasis on quality throughout the process. Craftsmanship must be second to none. The Lexus LC is not your typical factory fare, and it shows in every way. Plus it has an extra year on the limited warranty and an extra year on the powertrain warranty. That’s always a nice benefit.

   As for performance, we’d happily put the LC V8 up against the Corvette’s 6.2-liter V8. With 471 horsepower, we think the Lexus coupe is just as fun to drive as the 490-horsepower Corvette.

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3. BMW 8 Series Coupe, Convertible vs the LC

   In typical BMW style, the interior feels luxurious but not necessarily extravagant. That may be a surprise at these prices. With the BMW 8 coupe or convertible, there is a second row for two people like the 2023 Lexus LC

   Compared to the BMW 8 coupe, LC legroom is much more generous thanks to an extra three inches. This makes the LC a more welcoming car for your guests in the rear seats.

   If you compare the BMW 8 convertible to the Lexus LC convertible, be sure to test drive with your ears open. As Edmunds has written, the LC Convertible top maintains the quiet refinement you’ll find in the coupe.

   Despite the high prices, the BMW doesn’t have as long a warranty as Lexus. The German automaker ends the powertrain warranty by four years. Lexus provides coverage for up to six years and/or 70,000 miles.

   And what about the engine for the price? The standard 8 series engine generates 335 horsepower. That’s 19 horses less than the 354-horsepower hybrid LC 500H. The torque rate of the two vehicles is similar with 368 lb-ft for the BMW and 369 lb-ft for the Lexus luxury sports car.

   Where the difference lies really is in the fast torque that an LC500H driver gets from the gas-electric hybrid set up. It just makes it quicker off the line and in every way. Plus the LC 500H gets 26 mpg in the city, where the BMW gets only 21 mpg. On the highway, the LC 500H gets 33 mpg while the BMW gets 29 mpg.

4. Lexus vs Porsche 911, Cayman & Boxster

   Did you know that Lexus can challenge Porsche? However, the Japanese luxury automaker is definitely stepping up with challenges to the Porsche Cayman and Porsche 911.

   Once again, the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman is only going to seat two. If you expect it to be fast at a lower price, think again. A regular Cayman engine produces 300 horsepower. You can compare that to the speedy Lexus LC V8 with its 471 horsepower. Both are rear-wheel drive for that German autobahn feeling behind the wheel.

   You can apply the Cayman comparison to a comparison of the Porsche 718 Boxster and the Lexus LC convertible. If you look beyond the subjective feeling you get from the car, the Lexus is giving you more in every critical way.

   The Porsche 911 is quite a machine. However, it really will cost you. The entry level price is $6,000 or more than the Lexus LC. And eventually you can climb so high you’d be paying $150,000 more. No matter which 911 you choose, you have to deal with fuel economy as low as 14 mpg in the city.

   When it comes to the package, you’’ll notice that the Lexus LC is praised for a long list of standard features. Meanwhile the Porsche Cayman is called out for being “slim on features” as US News writes.

5. Audi R8 vs LC Coupe

   The Audi R8 coupe has thirsty V10 engines. The trade-off is a heavier engine and terrible fuel economy compared to the Lexus LC. This is probably the last year for the R8 coupe. There’s a notable lack of key driver assistance that you’ll find on the Lexus.

    Of course, there is a big price difference at entry level once again. The Audis command an extra $55,000 or so. If you want the convertible, you can add another $12,000 on top of that. This cost difference sounds like a big reason to test drive the Lexus LC first.

Bonus: Lexus LC vs the Critics

The Lexus LC 500 is still in its first generation. This performance car was introduced in 2018, and yet this car is as fresh and glamorous as ever. Outside it is “classy and distinctive” writes Edmunds. Inside it is “elegantly designed” and the materials are rendered with “exceptional craftsmanship.” Calling the look breathtaking, Motor Trend writes that the LC is a “luxurious rolling work of art.”

If you check outUS News and World Review, you’ll find them writing about the car’s vivacious powertrains, supple ride, and athletic handling. They praise its high-end interior and overall atmosphere, noting that this car has “gobs of presence”. Motor Trend calls the V-8 engine “smooth, sonorous”.

BBC’sTop Gear likes the “old-school, charismatic” V8. They particularly love the four-wheel-steering system that sharpens the driving response in the V8 Sport. As for the overall package, they write “everything about the LC is bold -- the design, technology, price point”.

Conclusion

The Lexus LC is a performance car that will help you make memories mile after mile. Plus, you’ll be relaxing in ventilated seats all summer long.

Schedule a test drive of the Lexus LC or LC Hybrid performance cars at Earnhardt Lexus. You’ll love sitting in the lap of luxury. Be sure to ask about ventilated seats!