Lexus LC vs Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Lexus LC starts from $198,400 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia opens at $76,450. 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 $218,240 and $84,095 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 Lexus LC features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets a 8.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Lexus LC uses a Petrol producing 351kW and 540Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.7 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia responds with a Petrol making 206kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.2 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 Lexus LC measures 4,770mm long on a 2,870mm wheelbase, 127mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulia at 4,643mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LC generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 197L in the Lexus LC and 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 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 $3,306/year for the Lexus LC and $1,739/year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia. That is a $1,567 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Estimated annual total: $3,306 (Lexus LC) vs $1,739 (Alfa Romeo Giulia). 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 / 999,999km (Lexus LC) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Giulia). Both match on warranty length.