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2025 Lexus IS Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Lexus IS is available in three main models that are distinguished by their powertrains. These include the IS 300, IS 350 and IS 500 F Sport Performance. Keep reading for our editorial breakdown of the IS' powertrains and key features.

IS 300
The IS 300 is available either with rear- or all-wheel drive. The rear-wheel-drive model comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) that's paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel-drive model is powered by a 3.5-liter non-turbocharged V6 (260 hp, 236 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic. The IS 300 is also available as the IS 300 F Sport Design and IS 300 F Sport.

Standard feature highlights include:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated front seats (AWD only)
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

The IS 300 is also equipped with a set of advanced driver aids, including:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Lexus and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)

IS 300 F Sport Design
Besides the IS 300's standard features, the IS 300 F Sport Design has:

  • F Sport exterior styling
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Sport-tuned suspension

IS 300 F Sport
Has the F Sport Design's features plus:

  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel

Packages and stand-alone options for the IS 300 include:

  • Comfort package
    • Sunroof
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Premium package
    • Comfort package items
    • 19-inch wheels
    • Power-adjustable steering wheel
    • Driver's seat memory settings
    • Power rear sunshade
  • Navigation package
    • 10.3-inch touchscreen
    • Navigation system
  • Mark Levinson Premium Audio package
    • Navigation package
    • 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system
  • Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the IS 300 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

IS 350
The IS 350 is available in IS 350 F Sport Design and IS 350 F Sport trims. Both trims come standard with a 3.5-liter V6 (311 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque) and are available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The RWD IS 350 includes an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the AWD version uses a six-speed automatic. They essentially have the same standard features as the IS 300 above and are available with the same option packages.

You can get an F Sport Dynamic Handling package for the IS 350 F Sport that adds some performance with:

  • 19-inch black-painted forged alloy BBS wheels
  • Adaptive suspension dampers
  • Limited-slip rear differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration; RWD models only)
  • Additional Sport driving modes

IS 500 F Sport Performance
The IS 500 F Sport Performance is available in two trim levels: base and Premium. Both are powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that makes 472 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Base
On top of the IS 350 F Sport features, the base IS 500 adds:

  • Quad exhaust tips
  • Adaptive sport suspension
  • Sunroof

Premium
The Premium trim tops off the features list with:

  • Mark Levinson Premium Audio package
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the IS 500 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Power rear sunshade

For the IS' 25th anniversary, Lexus is offering a Special Appearance package for the IS 500 F Sport Performance Premium. Limited to just 180 units, the package includes:

  • Flare Yellow paint
  • Black upholstery with yellow stitching
  • 19-inch black BBS wheels
  • Limited-slip rear differential

Which IS trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the midrange IS 350. For a bit more money compared to the base trim, you get a noticeably more powerful engine and several additional features.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Nashua, NH
Vehicle
IS 300
IS 300 F SPORT Design
IS 350 F SPORT Design
IS 300 F SPORT
IS 350 F SPORT
IS 500 F SPORT Performance
IS 500 F SPORT Performance Premium
Vehicle
300
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$40,435
Avg Price Paid
$37,887
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300 F SPORT Design
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$42,405
Avg Price Paid
$40,947
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350 F SPORT Design
3.5L 6cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$43,760
Avg Price Paid
$41,732
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300 F SPORT
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$44,480
Avg Price Paid
$42,554
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350 F SPORT
3.5L 6cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$45,835
Avg Price Paid
$44,216
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500 F SPORT Performance
5.0L 8cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$59,420
Avg Price Paid
$59,052
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500 F SPORT Performance Premium
5.0L 8cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$63,920
Avg Price Paid
$63,524
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm
311 hp @ 6,600 rpm
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm
311 hp @ 6,600 rpm
472 hp @ 7,100 rpm
472 hp @ 7,100 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
395 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
395 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
3.5 l
2.0 l
3.5 l
5.0 l
5.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
v6
inline 4
v6
v8
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/45R18
235/40R19
235/40R19
235/40R19 (FRONT) 265/35R19 (REAR)
235/40R19 (FRONT) 265/35R19 (REAR)
235/40R19 (FRONT) 265/35R19 (REAR)
235/40R19 (FRONT) 265/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.5-in (Rear)
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.5-in (Rear)
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.5-in (Rear)
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.5-in (Rear)
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.5-in (Rear)
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 31 / 25 MPG
21 / 31 / 25 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
21 / 31 / 25 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
365 / 539 miles
365 / 539 miles
348 / 487 miles
365 / 539 miles
348 / 487 miles
296 / 435 miles
296 / 435 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.2 ft.
34.2 ft.
34.2 ft.
34.2 ft.
34.2 ft.
34.2 ft.
34.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,715 lb.
3,715 lb.
3,748 lb.
3,715 lb.
3,748 lb.
3,891 lb.
3,891 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
Height
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
Length
185.4 in.
185.4 in.
185.4 in.
185.4 in.
185.4 in.
187.3 in.
187.3 in.
Wheelbase
110.2 in.
110.2 in.
110.2 in.
110.2 in.
110.2 in.
110.2 in.
110.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
10.8 cu. ft.
10.8 cu. ft.
10.8 cu. ft.
10.8 cu. ft.
10.8 cu. ft.
10.8 cu. ft.
10.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
44.8 in.
44.8 in.
44.8 in.
44.8 in.
44.8 in.
44.8 in.
44.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
Rear Head Room
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
32.2 in.
32.2 in.
32.2 in.
32.2 in.
32.2 in.
32.2 in.
32.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.4 in.
53.4 in.
53.4 in.
53.4 in.
53.4 in.
53.4 in.
53.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$55,595
$55,343
$59,061
$59,481
$63,019
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.74
$0.74
$0.79
$0.79
$0.84
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
$21,709
$20,716
$21,742
$22,508
$24,365
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
$8,422
$8,363
$8,708
$9,176
$9,683
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
$220
$220
$220
$220
$220
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
$13,093
$13,093
$14,227
$13,093
$14,227
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
$4,715
$4,715
$6,248
$6,248
$6,248
Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
$6,480
$7,280
$7,122
$7,280
$7,482
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
$956
$956
$794
$956
$794
Not Available
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Rioja Red, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Glazed Caramel, leatherette
Rioja Red, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Glazed Caramel, leatherette
Rioja Red, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Glazed Caramel, leatherette
Black, leatherette
White, leatherette
Circuit Red, leatherette
Black, leatherette
White, leatherette
Circuit Red, leatherette
Black, leatherette
White, leatherette
Circuit Red, leatherette
Black, leatherette
White, leatherette
Black NuLuxe w/Yellow Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Circuit Red, leatherette
Exterior
Iridium
Caviar
Eminent White Pearl
Matador Red Mica
Cloudburst Gray
Iridium
Caviar
Ultra White
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Cloudburst Gray
Infrared
Iridium
Caviar
Ultra White
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Cloudburst Gray
Infrared
Incognito
Iridium
Caviar
Ultra White
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Cloudburst Gray
Infrared
Iridium
Caviar
Ultra White
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Cloudburst Gray
Infrared
Incognito
Iridium
Caviar
Ultra White
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Cloudburst Gray
Infrared
Incognito
Iridium
Caviar
Ultra White
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Flare Yellow
Cloudburst Gray
Infrared
Incognito