Which 2022 Lexus IS trim should you buy?
$40,275 to $58,000. 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: IS 300 RWD → IS 350 RWD, +$4,425 for 11 features made standard.
Thinnest step: IS 300 RWD → IS 300 AWD AWD, +$2,000 for 2 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: IS 300 AWD AWD at $42,275.
IS 300 AWD $42,275
+$2,000 over the IS 300 RWD.
Standard here, not on the IS 300 RWD: All-wheel drive, Heated front seats
HP 241 hp → 260 hp · Torque 258 lb-ft → 236 lb-ft · MPG comb 21 mpg → 22 mpg
IS 350 $44,700
+$4,425 over the IS 300 RWD.
Standard here, not on the IS 300 RWD: 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including lumbar support, Electrochromic rearview mirror with compass (without Navigation), F SPORT bolstered heated and ventilated front seats, F SPORT exterior styling including unique front and rear bumpers, grille surround, rear spoiler and exhaust tips, F SPORT suspension tuning, Heated and leather-trimmed steering wheel, Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated front seats, HomeLink® programmable garage door opener, LFA-inspired 8-inch TFT instrumentation with sliding bezel, Rain-sensing windshield wipers
HP 241 hp → 311 hp · Torque 258 lb-ft → 280 lb-ft · MPG comb 21 mpg → 23 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
IS 350 AWD $46,700
+$4,425 over the IS 300 AWD AWD.
Standard here, not on the IS 300 AWD AWD: 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including lumbar support, Electrochromic rearview mirror with compass (without Navigation), F SPORT bolstered heated and ventilated front seats, F SPORT exterior styling including unique front and rear bumpers, grille surround, rear spoiler and exhaust tips, F SPORT suspension tuning, Heated and leather-trimmed steering wheel, Heated and ventilated front seats, HomeLink® programmable garage door opener, LFA-inspired 8-inch TFT instrumentation with sliding bezel, Rain-sensing windshield wipers
HP 260 hp → 311 hp · Torque 236 lb-ft → 280 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
IS 500 $58,000
+$13,300 over the IS 350 RWD.
Standard here, not on the IS 350 RWD: All-wheel drive, Auto-dimming outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink system, Dynamic voice command, Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking, Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel, Memory Package - Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel (IS 500 Base), Navigation Package - 10.3-inch high resolution multimedia touchscreen, Panoramic View Monitor, Power rear sunshade, Power tilt and slide moonroof, Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, Premium Triple Beam LED Headlamps (500 Premium), RC F-inspired quad exhaust system
HP 311 hp → 472 hp · Torque 280 lb-ft → 395 lb-ft · MPG comb 23 mpg → 20 mpg
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 IS trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2022 Lexus IS trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the IS 300 RWD to the IS 350 RWD: $4,425 more for 11 features the press kit lists as standard on the IS 350 RWD and not on the IS 300 RWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2022 Lexus IS trims cost?
5 trims, from $40,275 for the IS 300 RWD to $58,000 for the IS 500 RWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2022 Lexus IS with all-wheel drive?
The IS 300 AWD AWD, at $42,275 MSRP.