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CPO Program Comparison

Competitive Comparison Overview

While all certified pre-owned programs share some key points in common, there are also significant differences in what other vehicle manufacturers offer. Lexus has provided this unbiased comparison chart so you can see which program works the best for you. Just select a manufacturer to see how their CPO program compares to what Lexus has to offer.

Category Lexus
Comprehensive Inspection
(Specific Areas Covered: road test, under the hood, under the vehicle, exterior, interior, luggage compartment and safety/security)
Yes
Age/Mileage Eligibility
The age/mileage baseline for entry into the Certified Pre-Owned program
6 model years or newer/less than 70,000 miles
CPO Warranty
3 years from date of pre-owned sale or 100,000 total vehicle miles
Type of Warranty
Length of Warranty
Comprehensive/No deductible
Special Financing
Yes/New-car-like rates [1]
Lease Availability
Yes
1st Free Maintenance
Free oil/filter change/additional services vary per brand
Yes
Roadside Assistance [2]
Available when your vehicle breaks down or when there is a vehicle emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Yes/For 3 years or 100,000 total vehicle miles
Trip Interruption
Travel coverage. Manufacturer programs vary widely
Yes
Loaner Car
A complimentary loaner car is available for all warrantable repairs
Yes
Return Policy
Ability to return the vehicle during specified period of time if not fully satisfied
No
Transferable Warranty
The warranty can be transferred from the original owner of the vehicle to the second owner if the vehicle is sold privately
No
Yes
6 years or newer/less than 80,000 miles
Balance of new car Limited Warranty, plus 12 months/12,000 miles Limited Warranty not to exceed 5 years/62,000 miles from original in-service date
Comprehensive/No deductible
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No Returns; 3 day exchange policy
Yes
Yes
5 years or newer/less than 60,000 miles
Balance of new car Limited Warranty, plus 2 years/50,000 miles not to exceed 6-yr/100,000 miles from original in-service date
Comprehensive/$50 deductible
Yes
Yes
Remaining portion of free scheduled maintenance (if any)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
5 years or newer/less than 60,000 miles
Balance of new car warranty, plus 24 months, 50,000 miles. Total 72 months or 100,000 miles from original in-service date, whichever comes first
Comprehensive/$50 deductible
Yes
Yes
Remaining portion of free scheduled maintenance (if any)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
5 model years or newer/less than 50,000 miles
6 years or 100,000 miles from original in-service date, whichever comes first
Comprehensive/No deductible
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
4 years or newer/less than 60,000 miles
12-months/12,000 miles after new car warranty expires. Total of 6 years or 100,000-mile powertrain coverage from original in-service date, whichever comes first
Comprehensive/$50 deductible
Yes
No
Complimentary oil/filter change within first year
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
5 years or newer/less than 60,000 miles
Balance of new car warranty, plus 2 years/50,000 miles. Total of 6 years from original in-service date or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first
Comprehensive/No deductible
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Current model year less 4 model years/less than 60,000-miles
Balance of new car warranty, plus 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first
Comprehensive/$100 deductible
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes, $35 fee
Yes
Current model year less 4 model years/less than 50,000-miles
2006 and older models receive a 72-month/75,000-mile Comprehensive from original in-service date. 2007 models and newer receive a 72-month/100,000-mile Comprehensive from original in-service date
Comprehensive/Standard $100 deductible or $50 deductible if extended coverage is purchased
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
6 model years or newer/less than 75,000 miles
Balance of new car warranty, plus 12 months or a total of 100,000 total vehicle miles, whichever comes first
Comprehensive/No deductible
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (With no limit on years or mileage)
Yes
Yes
No Returns; 7 days/500 miles Exchange Policy
Yes
Yes
8 years or newer/100,000 miles
Balance of new car warranty plus 2 years/up to 100,000 miles not to exceed 6 yrs/100,000 miles from in-service date
Comprehensive/No deductible
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes to person, not to dealer.
Yes
Less than 4 years old and less than 60,000 miles
Balance of new car warranty, and additional 2 yrs/50,000 miles not to exceed 7 yrs/100,000 miles from in-service date
Comprehensive/No deductible
Yes
No
No Charge maintenance when still within New Car Warranty
Yes
No
No
No
Yes, to private owner
Yes
Current model year less 5 years/less than 80,000 miles
Balance of new car warranty, plus 24 months/50,000 miles. Total of 6 years or 100,000 from original in-service date, whichever comes first
Comprehensive/No deductible
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Program Comparison information updated July 2008
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[1]Only Tier 1 and 2 customers will qualify for the lowest finance rates. Please see your Lexus dealer for limited warranty details and financing rates. [2]Coverage only available in the continental U.S. and Alaska. Please see your Lexus dealer for details. [3]NOTE: For complete details on competitor programs, please contact the respective local dealer. Back to top