How Expensive Is It to Maintain a Lexus?

If a new Lexus is on your mind in Lake Elsinore, something you should be thinking about is how expensive is it to maintain a Lexus. The good news is that Lexus models are reasonably priced to maintain! Among luxury brands in recent years, Lexus maintenance cost has consistently come in as one of the lowest cost-of-ownership brands around. Are Lexus expensive to maintain? Find out more with the service team at Temecula Valley Lexus below.

Lexus Maintenance Cost Rankings

Kelley Blue Book

In both 2019 and 2014, Lexus won the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Best Brand category, which factored in projected resale value, insurance, and state fees, fuel cost estimates, maintenance, repairs, and more. This is what KBB had to say:

• “Lexus has an established record of offering vehicles that are desirable both new and used while delivering quality, reliability, and low-cost operation across the board.”

Consumer Reports

In 2017, Consumer Reports offered Fallbrook drivers a study on the total cost of ownership. Lexus was ranked 12th out of 32 over luxury brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Jaguar, Volvo, Mini, Porsche, and Acura.

• The average maintenance cost for a 2007 model year Lexus in its 10th year was estimated at $590, compared to BMW, the most expensive brand on the list, with $1,125 in maintenance costs during its 10th year.

What Lexus Maintenance is Covered Under Warranty?

Are Lexus expensive to maintain? When your maintenance is covered by warranty, it certainly isn’t! Lexus’ owners in Riverside County will have a breeze with maintenance while still under the Lexus new vehicle warranty, and scheduling service to get in and get seen is easy, so you don’t have to worry about if a Lexus is expensive to maintain. 

Lexus New Vehicle Warranty Coverage

• Complimentary maintenance for the first and second scheduled maintenance visits (at 6 months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles)
• 12 months/12,000 miles Wheel Alignment and Balancing
• 12 months/unlimited miles Lexus Service Part Warranty*
• 48 months/50,000 miles Basic New Vehicle Warranty
• 72 months/70,000 miles Powertrain Warranty
• 72 months/unlimited miles Lexus Corrosion Perforation Warranty**
• 8 years/100,000 miles Hybrid Warranty (10 years/150,000 miles for 2020 and newer hybrid models)

Learn More About Lexus Maintenance at Temecula Valley Lexus

The cost of maintaining your Lexus can also depend on factors such as personal driving habits, local cost of living, and more. Now that you know more about how expensive it is to maintain a Lexus, the next step is to let our service team take care of the process. Talk to the Temecula Valley Lexus service team on our handy contact form to learn more about keeping your Lexus maintained. We can’t wait to hear from you!