Compare 2001 Lexus ES 300 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $31,505 | $33,990 | $31,790 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $27,724 | $30,750 | $28,301 |
| Destination | $545 | $645 | $545 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Power | Keyfob |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way Power | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | With Pass-thru And Skibag | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Leatherette | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | In-dash Mounted Single | Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 7 Performance | 12 Harman/kardon | 7 Bose |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | Graphic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Tube 1st Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | INFINITI Communicator |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Lower Accent Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Black | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Wing |
| Front Tires | P205/65VR15.0 BSW Summer Performance | P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/50VR17.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | P245/40ZR10 BSW Performance AS | N/A |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | STEPTRONIC | N/A |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto | 5-spd Man | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.64 | 2.93 | 3.79 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 190.2 " | 176.0 " | 193.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.5 " | 68.5 " | 70.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 54.9 " | 55.7 " | 56.7 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 210 @ 5,800 Rpm | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm | 227 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 220 @ 4,400 Rpm | 214 @ 3,500 Rpm | 217 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.44/3.27 " | 3.31/3.53 " | 3.66/2.89 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,373 Lbs. | 3,318 Lbs. | 3,415 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,350 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 " | 107.3 " | 108.3 " |
| Front Track | 60.8 " | 57.9 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Track | 59.8 " | 58.4 " | 59.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 17.2 '' | 20.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .31 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 43.5 " | 41.4 " | 43.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.4 " | 34.6 " | 36.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.0 " | 38.4 " | 40.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.2 " | 37.5 " | 37.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | 53.5 " | 54.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.4 " | 53.3 " | 53.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.6 " | 54.4 " | 56.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.1 " | 54.2 " | 56.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 13.0 Cu.ft. | 10.7 Cu.ft. | 14.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.0 Cu.ft. | 10.7 Cu.ft. | 14.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 92 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 16.6 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | poor |
| Bumpers | N/A | marginal | marginal |
| Restraints | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Head Restraint | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | poor |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | acceptable |
