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2026 Lexus ES vs 2026 Lexus IS 350

Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
ESvsIS 350
5 wins·1 wins·1 partialProgrammatic

ES starts $6,570 lower. ES wins efficiency by 2.4 L/100 km. ES gives you 84 L more cargo room. ES reaches 6 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.

Interactive trim explorer

Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.

Lexus ESLexus IS 350

Full spec sheet

Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.

Entry price$6,570 lower
ES

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

IS 350

$56,855

IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN

Average trim price$7,308 lower
ES

$55,792

5 tracked trims

IS 350

$63,100

4 tracked trims

Safety and warranty are basically tied: both show Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 with 4 yr / 80,000 km basic coverage.

Equipment differences

Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.

Expanded rows5beyond the core table
Model reach4 vs 5ES vs IS 350
Pair overlap4 shared1 one-sided

Winter

Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.

1
Remote startLeft sooner
ES

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM)

IS 350

$56,855

IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN

Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM)

Driver Assist

High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.

2
Blind-spot supportLeft sooner
ES

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA

IS 350

$56,855

IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN

Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA

Lane-keep supportLeft sooner
ES

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist

IS 350

$56,855

IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN

Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist

Comfort & Cabin

Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.

2
Moonroof / sunroofLeft sooner
ES

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17

IS 350

$56,855

IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN

Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Black Window Frame; LED Daytime Running Lights; LED Headlamps; Headlamp Washers; Black Side Mirrors

Premium audioRight only
ES

Doesn’t reach it

IS 350

$67,367

IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3

17 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System

2026 Lexus ES

Reasons to pick Lexus ES

  1. 1you want the lower price of entry: ES 250 AWD Signature starts at $50,285.
  2. 2efficiency matters: ES 250 AWD Signature bottoms out at 8.4 L/100 km.
  3. 3you want the richer top trim: ES 250 AWD Signature reaches 6 core tracked features.
Open Lexus ES trim ladder

Trim Shortcuts

Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.

The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Lexus ES$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

8.4 L/100 km efficiency6 features
Lexus IS 350$56,855

IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN

10.8 L/100 km efficiency1 features