Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Lexus IS350
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Lexus IS350
Overview
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Lexus IS350350 F SPORT Design |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | RWD | 350 F SPORT Design |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Lexus IS350350 F SPORT Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,995 (best) | $45,500 |
| Lowest listing price | $18,495 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $18,495 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $18,495 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 2 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Lexus IS350350 F SPORT Design |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 27 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.3 gal | 17.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Lexus IS350350 F SPORT Design |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 311 hp (best) |
| Torque | 306 lb-ft (best) | 280 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Lexus IS350350 F SPORT Design |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 10.8 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 905 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,521 lbs (best) | 3,792 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 111 in (best) | 110.2 in |
| Length | 182.7 in | 185.8 in (best) |
| Width | 73.2 in (best) | 72.4 in |
| Height | 57 in (best) | 56.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Alfa Romeo GiuliaRWD | Lexus IS350350 F SPORT Design |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Alfa Romeo Giulia | Lexus IS350 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RWD $44,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 350 F SPORT Design $45,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | AWD $46,995 MSRP | 350 F SPORT Design $47,500 MSRP |
| 3 | — | 350 F SPORT $47,950 MSRP |
| 4 | — | 350 F SPORT $49,950 MSRP |
Live inventory
Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Lexus IS350 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia or 2026 Lexus IS350?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2026 Lexus IS350 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia or 2026 Lexus IS350?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia starts lower at $44,995. Live Alfa Romeo Giulia listings start at $18,495.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia or 2026 Lexus IS350?
- The 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (44,995).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia or 2026 Lexus IS350?
- The 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia or 2026 Lexus IS350?
- The 2026 Lexus IS350 leads on horsepower in this comparison (311).