The Lexus is nearly 10 grand cheaper and will be far more reliable post-warranty than the BMW.

Man I don't get how people say this is ugly? I've seen them on the road and they look really good. Front end turns heads

Am I the only one who thinks the Lexus is the best looking? Exterior and interior

It's not ugly, it's aggressive. The A4 looks like a bar of soap like most of the Audi lineup.

I think this Lexus is the hottest sedan on the road right now. I LOVE the look.

I like how everyone now is copying Lexus with the grill design language when 7 years ago it was bashed by most. Way to go Lexus!

Don't want to look at it? Open your eyes, it's a gorgeous car. The rear 3/4 view is one of the best on the road, and the front end, although aggressive looks awesome and fits right in with the times.

I test drove all three, plus the Infiniti Q50, ultimately I have chosen the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport. White with Red interior!!!! Car is amazing, very pleased with my purchase and will buy another LEXUS!! To be honest I would never have bought the older Lexus IS models. This one I did the research among the other competitors and it came up on top. The biggest thing, I decided to go with Lexus, The resale value styling an all new redesigned suspension with the BOLD GRILL!!!!

I got used to the Lexus' stying fast. When you see them in real life it grabs your attention. And it comes with great-looking wheels from the factory. And the interior is beautifully refined. Aesthetically, Lexus got it spot on.

Lol weird I drove all three and bought the Lexus IS, and the look of the exterior is growing on me. Lexus has came a long way and still love this car, great review.

Honestly, I wish the two gentlemen would have a longer conclusionary segment as I truly enjoy them discuss their thought processes. Their friendship is for real. The Lexus is an absolutely sexy looking car and reliable and still stylish in 2022...ask BMW to match that 🤸.

I have driven the GS 350 F-Sport sedan and it is amazing. Enough power and torque, great stability. I haven't driven the IS 350 but im pretty sure it is great!

Hated the grill until I saw it in person. Getting the is350 Fsport soon.

did someone really forget to tell them that if they hold the traction control button for five seconds it lights up on the dash and is actually then completely off?

I don't know about you guys, but the Lexus IS with F-sport package look stunning. The design is futuristic, and some people just need to get use to it.

The Lexus is smooth but some people think BMW is the best car on the planet period, which is bullsh*t. It's a very good car but it's not the ONLY very good car.

lmfao he doesn't even know how to turn traction control off, take not even 15 seconds to open up the manual before you start complaining about what the Lexus can and cant offer.

I personally love the look of the Lexus

You say ugly,I say original and fresh.

I got this car 2 weeks ago, switching from an Audi A5. I love this car from all aspects. I walked into the dealership without knowing Lexus has a new car and I got the car pretty much on the spot. The driving experience is so nice and I actually really like the interior. I've just never imaged myself being a fan of LEXUS.

When you are giving money for something, its better if it lasts longer... LEXUS!!!!!

I find it odd when ppl still say Lexus does not have a character/personality/soul. It absolutely has it. It has the character/personality/soul of an extremely competent person, reliable, shows up on time, and with the 350 or the v8, can absolutely party if he/she wants to. It is not a supermodel, but certainly with the characteristics of a loyal spouse/partner.

As always, great in-depth review. Really appreciate how much time and thought goes into making your comments and ultimately, your decisions. Very refreshing how much of your opinion is based on the driving experience over raw test numbers.

Your attention to detail is evident in both the reviews and quality of the videos. Keep it up guys!

Great episode! The Lexus' front spindle grill is growing on me and the interior looks fantastic! Hail the new king!

i love my 2014 BMW 328 but bmw has so much to learn from Lexus. all my issues have been covered by the warranty but - module controlling passenger seat belt replaced then the , nav screen replaced because at night ..too dark to see ...going back in because their remote monitoring has picked up faulty steering, problem with run-flats , wrong service schedule ,,now my key fob seems to indicate errors - the car still drives real sweet, love BMW fuel economy in their turbo . amazing space in the new 3 , the red seats are unbelievably good looking and my iphone works really well with my idrive - btw ...really love the idrive. I have always owned lexus and had 3 previous IS models of the 2007 design - i really really respect Lexus becaus tthey really do pursue perfection . I might have gone with the IS again id they had a more fuel efficient turbo 4 but now they have one in the NX - maybe it will find irself in the IS pretty soon. I have come to love my 2014 328 with x drive but i still look with great admiration whenever I see an IS 350 come up alongside.

That is why you two are the best! No bias! Truth be told! Love it as always! Keep on rocking!

Great review guys... Surprising outcome :) Love your work. Keep the comparison coming 

Great review... Really looking forward to the next comparison!

enjoyed all 3 parts, thank you for the great review!

This current Lexus style sure used to be a bit polarizing to me. Nowadays I have to say though I do find it attractive.

Love the non bias reviews !

I didn't really read much about Lexus until recently, when they came out with the IS-F and LFA,which has been their new brand image. I think there is something of a revolution happening at Toyota with their idea of "bringing sport back" with the F badge in Lexus and the GT86. It's a great thing to see that Toyota is regaining some of the mojo it had a long time ago, after having a couple-decade lull with the Prius. Great work again guys!

The design of the Lexus is very daring. I think it looks pretty good in person, although I can see how it can be very polarizing. The interior is just amazing to me. The BMW interior is pretty low rent and dated. Lexus has the best dealer experience and their cars hold their value. They are also very reliable for the long term and have significantly lower cost of ownership in the later years. The Cadillac design language doesn't age well. It's OK when new and shiny but older Cadillacs look terrible with the sharp flat panels. They also depreciate like fvck. Go with the Lexus, you will not regret it.

Thank you for uploading this at 2am. I always run out of chit to watch at this time :)

Loved the review. Thank you

Very insightful guys. Thank you!

Great review guys!

The IS 350 is a work of art. It makes the other cars look plain. What you feel when you look at it is excitement.

Lexus. Every. Single. Day.

Good review and good reason.I like the way you review and the way you answer. Thank you for this review.

Wow... the pursuit of perfection wins. That's why I like your reviews. Thanks a lot.

Not surprised at the results, and thanks for another great comparison. Many others have said that the F30 just isn't as sharp as the E90, and it sounds like you reached the same conclusion. I'll be anxious to see an M3/M4, IS F, and ATS-V comparison from you as follow-up.

Great honest review guys in really enjoyed it. Especially how frank you were on selecting the less popular under dogs likee lexus and Cadillac over BMW. My big question also was interior refinement. Which interior was the quietest? Was it the lexus? Thanks..

I'm not a big fan of the new look, but I heard it looks amazing in person. I love my last gen IS350, and it's good to see that the new IS lines are amazing as well.

Lexus is fun guys and I bought one not IS but RX because its fun to drive. Nice review guys.

About time that the final video came out! I'm seriously considering the Lexus now, after this review. I'll probably end up getting the BRZ instead just because of the fun and "stylish" nature of it.

Having driven the Lexus..... I can totally understand what you guys are saying. It is the total package even if it doesn't excel at any one thing except feeling special which is what a 50,000 dollar car should make you feel. The LFA DNA in this thing runs deep. I almost traded in my evo for it.... just wish it had a more serious engine it would be parked in my garage right now.

great stuff guys. like your contrasting views between you. also like the contrasting hair style :)

Wow. I'm surprise. Great review.

Consumer Reports generally isn't concerned with driving fun. Our show is about finding cars that provide driving fun at somewhat affordable prices. So while Lexus has made plenty of good cars in terms of luxury and reliability, they aren't generally known for making cars that are more fun to drive than their competition. The guys are responding to that reputation, and review along the lines of our show's focus. If they are biased then they wouldn't have picked the Lexus first!

My jaw is still on the floor guys. WOW! I love and trust both of your expertise. I love the way you execute your videos. I don't mind the way the Lexus looks it grew on me. At first I didn't care at all but I like it now. I love the Caddy look as well. I think the bottom line really here is YOU CAN'T GO WRONG with any of these. Just down to personal taste. Right? See you guys in the next white knuckled video. ;)

this car aged so well.

Nice review! I absolutely agree that the Lexus design isnt the sharpest, but it's usability is gold!

Hey guys, another great video and review! Question---Which interior do you guys prefer the most? In a practical, ergonomic, luxurious kind of way. The Lexus interior just looks amazing to me!

Thanks for sharing this video , Lexus ,great automobile, much better than other two.

I drove a 2013 Lexus is350 F sport n oh yesss, I'm thrilled n happy I did.

I've watched this video a few times. Probably the best work is this series. I'm probably biased because I'm this demographic. Really great ending. And good use of predator reference :)

Please compare E90 335i vs F30 335i

Fantastic series guys!

Great video!!!

Thanks for the video, guys! =)

See it's a boring car so buy a BMW and get those repair bills monthly.lol

Im diggin the rear end of the IS but not so much the front.

Great Episode, and im loving the Lexus, but I was wondering wouldn't it have been more fair to compare the IS350 F-Sport to the 335i M-Tech?

To think those guys would know how to take the traction off!!! Just press and hold traction until the light comes up on the cluster ! the look of the non F is really nice . great compressing !

If you watch much of our work you'll see that we don't have a vendetta against Japanese cars or cars from any company. You might enjoy our any of our FRS pieces, including the all Japanese Car - FRS vs. RX8 vs. S2000. Also our FAQs discuss the guys favorite cars and they list a lot of variety. Meanwhile, we agree that reliability is an absolute asset to ownership, but it doesn't make a car dynamic or fun to drive. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

I actually think the lexus looks great... I like the front grille, seen it in person & it just looks really sporty, aggressive & bada$$... This grille may take away from current lexus IS buyers which I think is mainly female, if they think the car now looks too mean... I think they will still buy it though, funny as a guy I'll be quicker to buy the lexus now since to me it looks a little more tough now than the previous versions, which just looked sexy, hence the reason a lot of females bought them...LOL... My picks - 1: Lexus, 2: Cadillac, 3: Bmw. I ain't worry bout nutting though, the new Acura TLX will blow all three of these cars out the water as the perfect Sports Sedan...! Wait & watch...LOL...

I got to ride this car on a closed track at a Lexus event. The thing has amazing grip and power when turning.

Damnit, the way you praise the Caddy makes me so damn curious! Too bad Cadillac isn't in my country.

Honest guys. I Love it.

I'm struggling to pick a winner myself. I currently drive a 2012 328i, which is only the turbo 4 and am looking to upgrade to either the ATS 3.6 V6 Premium, or IS 350 FSport. The Cadillac just grips, grips, and then grips more; it also has an amazing engine note. I couldn't believe how flat the caddy was in the corners, just amazing! I also don't mind the CUE. The 2014 variant is much improved. The Lexus is a fun car to drive, but not as good in the corners as the Caddy and the engine just doesn't have that instant on power of the Caddy. But the interior on the Lexus is amazing. It's out of a super car with amazing materials. I think in the end, because I'm not in love with the styling of the Lexus body, I'm leaning towards the Caddy, but I'm still so undecided. Any advice?

You guys are awesome, keep it up. would you still reach the same conclusion in 3rd world countries roads

Great review, i agree with you guys, from those 3 i would pick the lexus, altho i hope the looks will grow on me with time :D

i love how the lexus looks...l when i first saw it i knew it was gonna be an amazing car to drive.

I test drove these cars and fell for the IS350 F-Sport with the same exact surprise. This is the best car overall and the driver experience is much better than the BMW for sure.

Great review. You two need to argue with each other more, like Siskel and Ebert. Question: What did you think of the paddle shifters? How does the setup compare to a true DSG? And why didn't they put in a dual clutch in the first place?

Perfect Analogy!

I would still go 1 BMW 2 Lexus 3 Caddy. Great review guys.

great review, as a BMW owner, I like your review, sport sedan market got really boring and predictable, glad to see Lexus step up

You guys are awesome

no way - i just saw one today and it's a beaut !!

I also had my eye on the 328i or 128 for more sportiness; testing the 135i I was shocked that the car would go straight ahead rather than drift aroung a slow-speed turn.

In our country the price between subaru sti and is350 fshorts is pretty close. What is the better car to own?

NICE REVIEW

Lexus has one character and that got me back to them after owing 2015 mustang gt. That is refinement and reliability. I'm previous owner of 06 lexus is350

I personally think that this new Lexus IS looks amazingly good. To each his own I guess.

2011+ ISF matches the M3 in C&D lightning laps, less than you wanted it to be?

In order to turn the traction control off compeletly you have to push and hold the traction control button for a few seconds then the indicator will illuminate on the dash board.

I would love to hear what you guys think of GS350 F-sport

The BMW suspension and steering is deliberately the way it is and the Inline 6 is a beast, winner by a country mile. Not to mention the prettiest of the 3, you guys are off ya rockers.

Congratulations. This episode really surprises me. When I saw the candidates, I really expected both of you to choose the BMW first (Todd because BMW is traditionally driver focused and Paul because he's a German car snob). I'm happy to see my prejudices were wrong.

I OWN AN ISF AND THE LEXUS TRULY KICKS ALL TYPES OF ASS!!

Please do a review of the new Infinity Q50 sport. I've seen other reviews, and the focus has not been the performance. Also, if you can do a review with the new adaptive steering, and a q50 with hydrolic steering, that would be awesome. I'm really trying to gain an understanding of the difference in feel.

4:18 You know how you can get that "instant power"? Being able to choose any gear you want with a stick shift. Drop from 5th to 3rd in an instant without waiting for a computer to choose that it wants to shift when you accelerate.

EverydayDriver please review a manual Lexus IS300 it will definitely change your opinion on lexus.

After driving all 3, I just feel like if you drive one BMW you drove them all. I agree I like the Lexus the best, I don't think its ugly its beautiful and bold. I'm really impressed with the caddy as well. Now to say the BMW isn't good because it is, but its not the best anymore. Plus the Lexus is the most reliable.

Yeah go lexus!

Have you figured out or is there a way to completely turn off the traction control in the Lexus?

dashboard is so so so cool. ISF is going to be epic.