When shopping for a new car, most folks will weigh the pros and cons of buying new versus buying used. When you buy new, you're essentially eliminating the largest variable in any used car purchase, that being how it was treated by its previous owner(s). A car that was babied compared to one that was beat on can be vastly different in terms of repair costs and general mechanical condition, so it's extremely important to have your used car checked out. New cars come with warranties, and are generally free from most problems, save for a recall or weird electrical hiccup here and there.However, buying used has some serious perks if you shop right. For example, a brand-new Honda Accord Touring Hybrid happens to be a little bit more expensive than a 2019 Lexus LS 500, the latter being the Toyota-owned luxury brand's flagship sedan. It also happens to be pretty powerful, and extremely reliable. Not to mention, it packs quite a lot of kit and luxury into its full-size cabin, more than the brand-new Accord Touring Hybrid could dream of. Here's How Far Your Dollar Will Go Lexus In 2019, the Lexus LS 500 was two years into its fifth generation. When the '19 model first went on sale, it was commanding a sticker price of about $75,450, or roughly $96,441 in today's money. It was sold as a single trim level, with just a few optional extras to choose from. A hybrid iteration was offered, as well. Now, seven years later, the 2019 Lexus LS 500 typically fetches an average used price of approximately $39,000.Now, let's take a look at the '19 Lexus LS' pseudo-competitor, the 2026 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid's pricing. The Touring Hybrid grade is the top-spec trim for the Accord, and its base MSRP starts right around $39,345 before any destination fees or taxes are factored in. While it is the more luxurious Accord you can buy, you can also spec it out even further. With every conceivable option added, the '26 Accord Touring Hybrid's price can get close to $42,000.Lexus Down below, we'll take a look at models that are more on-the-level with the 2019 Lexus LS 500. As much fun as it may be to showcase just how much value can be found in a used Lexus LS 500 versus a new Honda Accord, the former's actual competitors go to bat at a much higher level. Models like the Jaguar XJ, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the BMW 7 Series are much more the Lexus LS 500's speed: How Reliable Is It? Lexus Despite the 2019 Lexus LS sporting the "500" nomenclature, which typically denotes its engine's displacement in previous versions, it actually takes advantage of a 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V6. The mill itself belongs to Toyota's Dynamic Force engine family, and carries the specific codename of V35A-FTS. While the motor carries questionable reliability these days due to main bearing failures in 2022-2024 Toyota and Lexus models that use the engine, the '19 LS 500's version of the powerplant is regarded as highly reliable.Lexus According to RepairPal, the 2019 Lexus LS 500 has zero reported problems. However, the site states that it does not have enough owner-sourced data to accurately report other metrics, such as average annual maintenance costs, unexpected repair probability, and severe repair probability. If we turn our attention to Kelley Blue Book, though, the '19 LS 500 earns a stellar 4.9 out of five-star reliability rating based on 19 owner reviews.Here we'll compare the 2019 Lexus LS 500's consumer-reported reliability to the three other competitors we mentioned prior; these ratings go some way to explaining why the Lexus retains so much more value than most of its period competitors. More On Its Powertrain LexusIts twin-turbocharged V6 is a high-tech engine. Under its sculpted beauty cover, the V35A-FTS takes advantage of things like integrated exhaust manifolds that are also water-cooled in an effort to increase its thermal efficiency. It also has something called laser-cladded valve seats, which create thinner valve seats that are more capable of dissipating heat than pressed seats. It also sports an undersquare design, meaning its piston stroke is longer than its cylinder bores are wide.Handling the engine's power is a 10-speed automatic produced by Aisin, a Toyota-owned subsidiary. At base level, the '19 LS 500 is rear-wheel drive, although all-wheel drive is offered as an optional upgrade. The AWD system takes advantage of a Torsen centrally-mounted differential, and can send up to 48 percent of the car's power to the front axle if needed. Its independent suspension system takes advantage of something called Adaptive Variable Suspension, which adjusts its dampening force in real time. You could also opt for an air-ride setup. Features, Features, And Yet More Features. LexusThe flagship '19 Lexus LS 500 comes with a boatload of standard features. Kicking things off is its front seats, which boast both heating and cooling and 16-way power adjustment. An optional Luxury Package ups the seat adjustment to 28-way power, and also adds a massage function. Rear seats gain 18-way power adjustment, and both rear windows don adjustable sunshades with the package. Standard ambient lighting bathes the cabin in a soft, white glow, and a quad-zone climate control system allows everyone to be happy.As for tech, there's loads of that, too. The crux of its digital prowess lies in its 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is hooked right into a remote touch pad built into the center console and a 12-speaker sound system. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, as well. A seven-inch screen can be added for rear-seat passengers along with the aforementioned Luxury package, and a Mark Levinson sound system boasting a whopping 23 speakers can be added, too; a system which ranks among the very best factory-fitted audio systems of all time.Lexus As you can expect from a modern flagship luxury sedan, other pieces of tech like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and intelligent high-beam headlights all come standard. For those with a penchant for performance alongisde their need for luxury, Lexus offered an F SPORT package for the '19 LS 500, which adds things like a performance-tuned suspension and a unique body kit complete with a 20-inch set of wheels. The Lexus Sounds Pretty Good LexusIt's hard to ignore it. The 2019 Lexus LS 500 offers an insane amount of value when compared to a brand-new, top-spec Honda Accord. Its depreciation is largely kept in check by its brand name, meaning when it's time to sell your LS 500, you'll likely be able to get a good chunk of change back. Not to mention, it's reliable, jam-packed with features, and it's good-looking, too. All of that for less than what a brand-new Honda Accord commands? I know which one I'd want.