Which 2026 Lexus RX trim should you buy?
$52,775 to $73,410. 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: Standard AWD → Standard AWD, +$700 for 16 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Premium AWD → Luxury AWD, +$6,630 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: Standard AWD at $54,375.
Standard $54,375
+$1,600 over the Standard FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 25 mpg → 24 mpg
Premium $54,950
+$2,175 over the Standard FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Standard $55,075
+$700 over the Standard AWD.
Standard here, not on the Standard AWD: 21-in 20-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Premium Metallic finish, Adaptive Variable Suspension, Drive Connect with Cloud Navigation, Intelligent Assistant and Destination Assist 3-year trial, Driver/front passenger ventilated seats, Head-Up Display, Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, Heated second-row outboard seats, Lexus Memory System, Moonroof, Panorama glass roof, Power rear seats, Roof rails, Semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior, Thematic Ambient Illumination and 2 more
HP 275 hp → 246 hp · Torque 317 lb-ft → 233 lb-ft · MPG comb 24 mpg → 36 mpg
Premium $56,550
+$2,175 over the Standard AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Premium $57,250
+$2,175 over the Standard AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
F SPORT Design $57,280
+$2,330 over the Premium FWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium FWD: Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, Lexus Memory System, Moonroof, Roof rails, Windshield wiper de-icer
Wheels 19 in → 21 in
Premium+ $58,440
+$1,160 over the F SPORT Design FWD.
Standard here, not on the F SPORT Design FWD: 19-in 5-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Gray Metallic and machined finish
F SPORT Design $58,880
+$2,330 over the Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium AWD: Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, Lexus Memory System, Moonroof, Roof rails, Windshield wiper de-icer
Wheels 19 in → 21 in
F SPORT Design $59,580
+$2,330 over the Premium AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Wheels 19 in → 21 in
Premium+ $60,040
+$1,160 over the F SPORT Design AWD.
Standard here, not on the F SPORT Design AWD: 19-in 5-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Gray Metallic and machined finish
Premium+ $60,740
+$1,160 over the F SPORT Design AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
F SPORT Handling $61,550
+$1,510 over the Premium+ AWD.
Standard here, not on the Premium+ AWD: 14-inch touchscreen display, 21-in 20-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Gray Metallic and machined finish, Adaptive Variable Suspension, Driver/front passenger ventilated seats, Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, Leather-trimmed interior, Lexus Memory System, Roof rails, Thematic Ambient Illumination, Windshield wiper de-icer
Luxury $63,495
+$5,055 over the Premium+ FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Luxury $65,095
+$3,545 over the F SPORT Handling AWD.
Standard here, not on the F SPORT Handling AWD: 19-in 5-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Gray Metallic and machined finish, 9.8-inch touchscreen display, Ambient illumination, NuLuxe-trimmed interior
Luxury $65,795
+$5,055 over the Premium+ AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Premium $66,780
+$985 over the Luxury AWD.
Standard here, not on the Luxury AWD: 21-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with Matte Black finish, Ambient illumination, Dual Voltage Charging Cable (120V and 240V)
HP 246 hp → 304 hp · MPG comb 36 mpg → 35 mpg
F SPORT Performance $68,450
+$2,655 over the Luxury AWD.
Standard here, not on the Luxury AWD: 21-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with Gloss Black Metallic finish, 21-in 10-spoke alloy wheels with Matte Black finish, 21-in Split-10-spoke alloy accessory wheels with Gray Metallic finish, NuLuxe-trimmed interior
HP 246 hp → 366 hp · Torque 233 lb-ft → 406 lb-ft · MPG comb 36 mpg → 27 mpg
Luxury $73,410
+$6,630 over the Premium AWD. 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 2026 Lexus RX trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Lexus RX trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Standard AWD to the Standard AWD: $700 more for 16 features the press kit lists as standard on the Standard AWD and not on the Standard AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Lexus RX trims cost?
19 trims, from $52,775 for the Standard FWD to $73,410 for the Luxury AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Lexus RX with all-wheel drive?
The Standard AWD, at $54,375 MSRP.