When you think of luxury sport sedans, the Lexus IS and Infiniti Q50 are sure to be top-of-mind with their attractive styling and generous set of features. Lexus Stevens Creek has the IS 300 in inventory and is conveniently located to serve the San Jose and Santa Clara regions. Read this comparison and then visit us to explore how the Lexus IS 300 stacks up against the competition.
2020 Lexus IS 300 Performance
The IS 300 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a rear-wheel drivetrain. The powertrain kicks out 241-hp and 258 lb-ft of torque and earns an estimated 30 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg in the city. You can enhance your driving experience with the standard paddle shifters as well as with Drive Mode Select, which includes Normal, Eco, and Sport S modes. The available F Sport trim adds a sport-tuned suspension, Sport S+ driving mode, a Torsen® limited-slip differential, and exclusive high-friction brake pads. All-wheel-drive paired with a six-speed automatic is optional.
2020 Infiniti Q50 Performance
A 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive powers the Infiniti Q50. An estimated 300-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque and 29 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg of city driving are achieved. Drive Mode Selector is included to allow you to tailor your driving style. Optional is an all-wheel-drive system, a 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo that produces 400-hp, and a dynamic digital suspension.
2020 Lexus IS 300 Technology
The well-isolated cabin enriches the sound of the included SiriusXM® satellite radio through the eight-speaker sound system while you enjoy the convenience of the standard Lexus multimedia system with Amazon Alexa compatibility, 7.0-inch color display, voice command, Bluetooth®, Siri® Eyes Free, HD Radio™, Scout® GPS Link and two USB ports. You also have the ability to start your engine and climate control and lock or unlock your doors remotely through the standard Lexus Enform Remote feature. An upgraded 10.3-inch high-resolution split-screen display, navigation, Remote Touch, and a fifteen-speaker Mark Levinson® premium surround-sound system are optional.
2020 Infiniti Q50 Technology
SiriusXM® radio with a six-speaker sound system, voice recognition, a Bluetooth® hands-free phone system, 8.0-inch upper and 7.0-inch lower color screens, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and two USB ports come standard. Available are navigation, SiriusXM® Traffic and Sirius® Travel Link™, and a sixteen-speaker Bose® audio system.
2020 Lexus IS 300’s Safety Features
The 2020 Lexus IS 300 earned a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The integrated suite of safety equipment, Lexus Safety System+, includes pre-collision with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, high-speed dynamic radar cruise control, and intelligent high beams. Also included is a backup camera with dynamic gridlines, smart stop technology, vehicle dynamics integrated management to help prevent a skid, brake assist, and an advanced ten-airbag system. A blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, intuitive parking assist, and triple-beam LED headlamps are available.
2020 Infiniti Q50’s Safety Features
Safety features that come standard on the 2020 Infiniti Q50 consist of predictive forward collision warning, forward emergency braking, hill start assist, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a rearview monitor, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, an anti-lock braking system, vehicle dynamic control with traction control, and an advanced airbag system. Blind spot intervention and blind spot warning, direct adaptive steering, lane departure prevention with active lane control, distance control assist, a front and rear sonar system, backup collision intervention, and intelligent cruise control are optional. Additionally, a 360-degree monitor, automatic collision notification, and an adaptive front lighting system are available.
2020 Lexus IS 300 Pricing
Starting at $38,560 MSRP
2020 Infiniti Q50 Pricing
Starting at $36,400 MSRP
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