Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Lexus LC

The Alfa Romeo Giulia starts from $76,450 before on-road costs, while the Lexus LC opens at $198,400. That makes the Alfa Romeo Giulia the more affordable entry point by $121,950.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $84,095 and $218,240 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Giulia by roughly $7,835 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus LC gets a 12.3-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia stands out with Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Lexus LC. The Lexus LC counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Mark Levinson audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets leather upholstery while the Lexus LC offers semi-aniline leather.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia uses a Petrol producing 206kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.2 seconds.

The Lexus LC responds with a Petrol making 351kW and 540Nm, paired to a 10-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds.

The Lexus LC has the clear power advantage at 351kW vs 206kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus LC is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia measures 4,643mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 127mm shorter than the Lexus LC at 4,770mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LC generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 197L in the Lexus LC, giving the Alfa Romeo Giulia a 283L advantage. The Alfa Romeo Giulia seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,739/year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and $3,306/year for the Lexus LC. That is a $1,567 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Estimated annual total: $1,739 (Alfa Romeo Giulia) vs $3,306 (Lexus LC). The Alfa Romeo Giulia saves you roughly $1,567 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Giulia) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus LC). Both match on warranty length.