Lexus LS vs Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Lexus LS starts from $199,850 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 $123,400.

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 $219,835 and $84,095 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Giulia by roughly $5,555 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 LS features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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 LS 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. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus LS gets leather accented upholstery while the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Lexus LS and 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

The Lexus LS uses a 3.4L V6 Twin-Turbo Petrol producing 310kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5 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 LS has the clear power advantage at 310kW vs 206kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus LS is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus LS measures 5,235mm long on a 3,125mm wheelbase, 592mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulia at 4,643mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Lexus LS and 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,850/year for the Lexus LS and $1,739/year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia. That is a $1,111 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Estimated annual total: $2,850 (Lexus LS) vs $1,739 (Alfa Romeo Giulia). The Alfa Romeo Giulia saves you roughly $1,111 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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