Which 2023 Lexus IS trim should you buy?
$40,585 to $62,770. 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 AWD AWD → IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD AWD, +$3,075 for 18 features made standard.
Thinnest step: IS 500 F SPORT RWD → IS 500 F SPORT Premium RWD, +$4,500 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: IS 300 AWD AWD at $42,585.
IS 300 AWD $42,585
+$2,000 over the IS 300 RWD.
Standard here, not on the IS 300 RWD: All-wheel drive, Heated front seats
MPG comb 21 mpg → 22 mpg
IS 350 F SPORT Design $43,660
+$3,075 over the IS 300 RWD.
Standard here, not on the IS 300 RWD: 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including lumbar support, 4-way adjustable headrests, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink system, Black geometric interior trim with embossed door trim, Electrochromic rearview mirror with compass (without Navigation), F SPORT 19-inch wheel staggered-width alloy wheels with summer (RWD) or all-season (AWD) tires, 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 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 F SPORT $44,910
+$1,250 over the IS 350 F SPORT Design RWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD $45,660
+$3,075 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, 4-way adjustable headrests, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink system, Black geometric interior trim with embossed door trim, Electrochromic rearview mirror with compass (without Navigation), F SPORT 19-inch wheel staggered-width alloy wheels with summer (RWD) or all-season (AWD) tires, 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 leather trim steering wheel, HomeLink® programmable garage door opener, LFA-inspired 8-inch TFT instrumentation with sliding bezel and 4 more
HP 241 hp → 311 hp · Torque 258 lb-ft → 280 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
IS 350 F SPORT AWD $46,910
+$1,250 over the IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
IS 500 F SPORT $58,270
+$13,360 over the IS 350 F SPORT RWD.
Standard here, not on the IS 350 F SPORT RWD: 10.3-inch high resolution multimedia touchscreen (Navigation Package), All-wheel drive, Auto-dimming outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse, Dark Chrome window trim, Heated and leather-trimmed steering wheel, Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated leather trim steering wheel, Lexus Enform Destination Assist (included for first 3 yrs. of ownership), Lexus Enform Dynamic Navigation (included for first 3 yrs. of ownership), Lexus Memory System for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel, Lexus Memory System for steering wheel, Mark Levinson 17-speaker, 1800-watt Premium Surround Sound Audio System, Panoramic View Monitor, Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and 3 more
HP 311 hp → 472 hp · Torque 280 lb-ft → 395 lb-ft · MPG comb 23 mpg → 20 mpg
IS 500 F SPORT Premium $62,770
+$4,500 over the IS 500 F SPORT RWD. 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 2023 Lexus IS trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Lexus IS trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the IS 300 AWD AWD to the IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD AWD: $3,075 more for 18 features the press kit lists as standard on the IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD AWD and not on the IS 300 AWD AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2023 Lexus IS trims cost?
8 trims, from $40,585 for the IS 300 RWD to $62,770 for the IS 500 F SPORT Premium RWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2023 Lexus IS with all-wheel drive?
The IS 300 AWD AWD, at $42,585 MSRP.