Lexus LC Convertible vs Porsche Panamera: cost to own

Verdict, over 6 years

They cost about the same

Within $1,084: too close to call. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.

LC Convertible$2,989/moTrue cost

Panamera$2,974/moTrue cost

2026 Lexus LC Convertible

Closest matching trim: LC Convertible

Sticker (MSRP)$129,317

+$27,231→↓Freight, fees, HST

Drive away$156,548

+ running costs→↓− $67,047 resale

True cost$2,989/moA month to own, after resale

2027 Porsche Panamera

Closest matching trim: Panamera

Sticker (MSRP)$124,200

+$29,866→↓Freight, fees, HST

Drive away$154,066

+ running costs→↓− $60,858 resale

True cost$2,974/moA month to own, after resale

Line by line


Price
Sticker (MSRP)	$129,317	✓ $124,200	Panamera by $5,117
Freight and fees, before tax	✓ $9,221	$12,142	LC Convertible by $2,921
Sales tax (HST)	$18,010	✓ $17,724	Panamera by $286
Drive-away price	$156,548	✓ $154,066	Panamera by $2,482
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging	$25,974	✓ $22,777	Panamera by $3,197
Insurance (estimate)	$23,954	✓ $23,360	Panamera by $594
Maintenance (estimate)	$12,850	$12,850	—
Loan rate	6.5%	6.5%	—
Loan interest	$31,873	✓ $31,351	Panamera by $522
Lost return on your money	$30,938	✓ $30,460	Panamera by $478
Resale after 6 yrs	✓ −$67,047	−$60,858	LC Convertible by $6,189
Total
True cost	$215,180	✓ $214,096	Panamera by $1,084
True cost a month	$2,989/mo	✓ $2,974/mo	Panamera by $15
You pay each month	$3,421/mo	✓ $3,326/mo	Panamera by $95
Practical
Fuel type	Premium gas	Premium gas	—
Seats	4	4	—
Carry-ons, 2 people	Not published	Not published	—
Towing, lb	—	4,850	—
Cargo behind row 2, litres	Not published	Not published	—
Length	4.76 m	5.05 m	—
Ground clearance	13 cm	—	—
Resale % after 6 yrs	✓ 52%	49%	—
US crash test	Not rated yet	Not rated yet	—

Price

Sticker (MSRP)

LC Convertible $129,317Panamera ✓ $124,200Cheaper by Panamera by $5,117

Freight and fees, before tax

LC Convertible ✓ $9,221Panamera $12,142Cheaper by LC Convertible by $2,921

Sales tax (HST)

LC Convertible $18,010Panamera ✓ $17,724Cheaper by Panamera by $286

Drive-away price

LC Convertible $156,548Panamera ✓ $154,066Cheaper by Panamera by $2,482

Running costs, 6 years

Fuel or charging

LC Convertible $25,974Panamera ✓ $22,777Cheaper by Panamera by $3,197

Insurance (estimate)

LC Convertible $23,954Panamera ✓ $23,360Cheaper by Panamera by $594

Maintenance (estimate)

LC Convertible $12,850Panamera $12,850Cheaper by —

Loan rate

LC Convertible 6.5%Panamera 6.5%Cheaper by —

Loan interest

LC Convertible $31,873Panamera ✓ $31,351Cheaper by Panamera by $522

Lost return on your money

LC Convertible $30,938Panamera ✓ $30,460Cheaper by Panamera by $478

Resale after 6 yrs

LC Convertible ✓ −$67,047Panamera −$60,858Cheaper by LC Convertible by $6,189

Total

True cost

LC Convertible $215,180Panamera ✓ $214,096Cheaper by Panamera by $1,084

True cost a month

LC Convertible $2,989/moPanamera ✓ $2,974/moCheaper by Panamera by $15

You pay each month

LC Convertible $3,421/moPanamera ✓ $3,326/moCheaper by Panamera by $95

Practical

Fuel type

LC Convertible Premium gasPanamera Premium gasCheaper by —

Seats

LC Convertible 4Panamera 4Cheaper by —

Carry-ons, 2 people

LC Convertible Not publishedPanamera Not publishedCheaper by —

Towing, lb

LC Convertible —Panamera 4,850Cheaper by —

Cargo behind row 2, litres

LC Convertible Not publishedPanamera Not publishedCheaper by —

Length

LC Convertible 4.76 mPanamera 5.05 mCheaper by —

Ground clearance

LC Convertible 13 cmPanamera —Cheaper by —

Resale % after 6 yrs

LC Convertible ✓ 52%Panamera 49%Cheaper by —

US crash test

LC Convertible Not rated yetPanamera Not rated yetCheaper by —

✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $5,117.