Mike Hunt,
I am merely asking for clarification because your responses "RWD V8" and "the one priced at $57,000" are vague and did not answer the question. All you have done is respond like a politician with rude accusations instead of actually answering the question, which was, "which Lexus model did you shop to compare with the Lincoln LS?"
To answer your question, I am driving a Lexus LS, I did not shop the Lincoln LS, and I did not trade a car for the Lexus because my son is driving my last car.
I am not questioning your drive home figures or accusing you of being wrong or saying the Lincoln LS is a poor choice. I was just seeking clarification.
You know as well or better than me that if ownership costs were the only deciding factor when choosing a vehicle, everyone would be driving an econobox like a Focus, Echo, or comparable Korean offering and make their purchase decisions based purely on objective factors exactly like a fleet operator. Fortunately, things like style, interior space, seating comfort, luggage space, features, performance, drivability, reliability, etc. also matter to a lot of buyers and so consumers have a lot of choices. If it were not for those other factors, Toyota would have to drastically change its pricing in the U.S. to stay in business and Lincoln, Lexus, and all other luxury makers would be gone.