Which 2025 Lexus ES trim should you buy?
$43,215 to $52,105. 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: Luxury FWD → F SPORT Handling FWD, +$1,290 for 18 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: ES 250 (AWD) AWD at $43,215.
ES 350 $43,215
+— 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 → 25 mpg
Standard $43,215
+— over the ES 350 FWD.
Standard here, not on the ES 350 FWD: 10-way power-adjustable front seats, 17-inch twin-V-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Metallic and machined finish, Bi-LED headlamps, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Bluetooth and USB smartphone connectivity, Drive Connect with Cloud Navigation, Intelligent Assistant and Destination Assist available by subscription, Drive Mode Select, Dual-zone climate control with interior air filters, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode, LED taillamps and daytime running lights, Lexus 10-speaker Premium Sound System, Lexus Interface with 8-inch touchscreen display, Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, Lexus app, Paddle shifters and 11 more
ES 300h $44,615
+$1,400 over the Standard FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 302 hp → 215 hp · Torque 267 lb-ft → 163 lb-ft · MPG comb 25 mpg → 44 mpg
F SPORT Design $47,800
+$4,585 over the Standard FWD.
Standard here, not on the Standard FWD: F SPORT 19-inch split-five-spoke alloy wheels with Gloss Black finish, F SPORT exterior styling, including unique front bumper, grille surround and rear spoiler, Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated leather steering wheel, Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lexus Interface with 12.3-inch touchscreen display, Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel, Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column, Power-folding outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse, Premium Package: Wood trim, Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel, Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column, Heated and ventilated front seats, Wireless phone charger, Heated leather steering wheel, Power-folding-outside mirrors with auto title-down in reverse, Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Windshield wiper de-icer, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Windshield wiper de-icer, Wireless phone charger
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
Luxury $48,385
+$585 over the F SPORT Design FWD.
Standard here, not on the F SPORT Design FWD: 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat and 10-way power-adjustable passenger seat, 18-inch split-10-spoke alloy wheels with two-tone Black and machined finish, Driver's seat power cushion extender, Heated wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, Lexus Interface with 8-inch touchscreen display, Power rear sunshade, Quilted and perforated semi-aniline leather interior trim, Wood trim with ambient lighting
Wheels 19 in → 18 in
F SPORT Handling $49,675
+$1,290 over the Luxury FWD.
Standard here, not on the Luxury FWD: 10-way power-adjustable front seats, Active noise control, Adaptive variable suspension, Drive Mode Select with Sport S/S+ and Custom modes, F SPORT 19-inch split-five-spoke alloy wheels with Gloss Black finish, F SPORT exterior styling, including unique front bumper, grille surround and rear spoiler, F SPORT interior details, including Hadori Aluminum trim, aluminum pedals and black headliner, Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated leather steering wheel, Leather-trimmed shift knob and steering wheel with F SPORT logo, Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel, Perforated NuLuxe® interior trim, Performance dampers, Performance-inspired instrumentation with sliding bezel and 4 more
Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Ultra Luxury $52,105
+$2,430 over the F SPORT Handling FWD.
Standard here, not on the F SPORT Handling FWD: 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat and 10-way power-adjustable passenger seat, 18-inch split-five-spoke alloy noise-reduction wheels with Vapor Chrome finish, Drive Mode Select, Driver's seat power cushion extender, Head-Up Display, Heated wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, Lexus Interface with 12.3-inch touchscreen display, Manual rear-door sunshades, Power rear sunshade, Power trunk with kick sensor, Quilted and perforated semi-aniline leather interior trim, Rear Pedestrian Detection and Panoramic View Monitor, Wireless phone charger, Wood trim with ambient lighting
Wheels 19 in → 18 in
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 2025 Lexus ES trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2025 Lexus ES trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Luxury FWD to the F SPORT Handling FWD: $1,290 more for 18 features the press kit lists as standard on the F SPORT Handling FWD and not on the Luxury FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2025 Lexus ES trims cost?
8 trims, from $43,215 for the ES 250 (AWD) AWD to $52,105 for the Ultra Luxury FWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2025 Lexus ES with all-wheel drive?
The ES 250 (AWD) AWD, at $43,215 MSRP.