For a base price of $33,865 (including a $695 destination charge), this car is plenty quiet, but when the sticker climbs to $46,045, as was the case with our test car, buyers should expect something more. While driven on southern California's concrete highways, the 2007 Lexus ES 350 granted entry to excessive tire and road noise, with every bump in the concrete resonating throughout the cabin. It wasn't terrible, but more than one should hear in a car this price. There was also a bit of wind noise from the driver's window and sunroof at highway speeds, a few inconsistent rattles from the dash, and a creaking from the center instrument panel when the ES 350 was driven hard in corners. Engine noise was fairly refined, with slightly higher decibels at full revs being acceptable.