Which 2022 Lexus ES trim should you buy?
$42,100 to $52,480. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Lexus's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: ES 250 AWD F SPORT AWD → ES 250 AWD Luxury AWD, +$750 for 8 features made standard.
Thinnest step: ES 300h Luxury FWD → ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD, +$3,780 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: ES 250 AWD AWD at $42,100.
ES 350 $42,100
+— over the ES 250 AWD AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 203 hp → 302 hp · Torque 184 lb-ft → 267 lb-ft · MPG comb 28 mpg → 26 mpg
ES 300h $43,300
+$1,200 over the ES 350 FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 302 hp → 215 hp · Torque 267 lb-ft → 163 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 44 mpg
ES 250 AWD F SPORT $46,750
+$4,650 over the ES 250 AWD AWD.
Standard here, not on the ES 250 AWD AWD: F SPORT bolstered heated and ventilated front seats, F SPORT exterior styling including unique front bumper and grille, F SPORT interior details including Hadori Aluminum trim, aluminum pedals and black headliner, F SPORT suspension tuning, Front and rear performance dampers, Rear spoiler
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
ES 350 F SPORT $46,750
+$4,650 over the ES 350 FWD.
Standard here, not on the ES 350 FWD: F SPORT bolstered heated and ventilated front seats, F SPORT exterior styling including unique front bumper and grille, F SPORT interior details including Hadori Aluminum trim, aluminum pedals and black headliner, F SPORT suspension tuning, Front and rear performance dampers, Rear spoiler
MPG comb 26 mpg → 25 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 19 in
ES 300h F SPORT $46,850
+$3,550 over the ES 300h FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
ES 250 AWD Luxury $47,500
+$750 over the ES 250 AWD F SPORT AWD.
Standard here, not on the ES 250 AWD F SPORT AWD: 10-in color Head-Up Display, 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Driver's-seat power cushion extender, Heated and ventilated front seats, Quilted-stitch perforated semi-aniline leather interior trim, Wood trim with ambient lighting, Wood- and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel
Wheels 19 in → 18 in
ES 350 Luxury $47,500
+$750 over the ES 350 F SPORT FWD.
Standard here, not on the ES 350 F SPORT FWD: 10-in color Head-Up Display, 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Driver's-seat power cushion extender, Heated and ventilated front seats, Quilted-stitch perforated semi-aniline leather interior trim, Wood trim with ambient lighting, Wood- and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel
MPG comb 25 mpg → 26 mpg · Wheels 19 in → 18 in
ES 300h Luxury $48,700
+$1,850 over the ES 300h F SPORT FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 19 in → 18 in
ES 350 Ultra Luxury $51,100
+$3,600 over the ES 350 Luxury FWD.
Standard here, not on the ES 350 Luxury FWD: F SPORT bolstered heated and ventilated front seats, Power open/close trunk with kick sensor, Power rear sunshade, Power rear sunshade with manual rear-door sunshades
ES 250 AWD Ultra Luxury $51,280
+$3,780 over the ES 250 AWD Luxury AWD.
Standard here, not on the ES 250 AWD Luxury AWD: F SPORT bolstered heated and ventilated front seats, Power open/close trunk with kick sensor, Power rear sunshade, Power rear sunshade with manual rear-door sunshades
ES 300h Ultra Luxury $52,480
+$3,780 over the ES 300h Luxury FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Common questions about the 2022 Lexus ES trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2022 Lexus ES trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the ES 250 AWD F SPORT AWD to the ES 250 AWD Luxury AWD: $750 more for 8 features the press kit lists as standard on the ES 250 AWD Luxury AWD and not on the ES 250 AWD F SPORT AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2022 Lexus ES trims cost?
12 trims, from $42,100 for the ES 250 AWD AWD to $52,480 for the ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2022 Lexus ES with all-wheel drive?
The ES 250 AWD AWD, at $42,100 MSRP.