2026 Lexus ES vs 2026 Lexus IS 350

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ESvsIS 350

Price
−$6,570
Efficiency
5.5 L/100 km
Cargo
+84 L
Rows won
5–0

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Lexus ESLexus IS 350

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Entry price$6,570 lower

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

IS 350

$56,855

IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN

Average trim price$3,736 lower

$59,364

12 tracked trims

IS 350

$63,100

4 tracked trims

Metric	Lexus ES	Lexus IS 350	Difference
Entry priceLower wins Where the comparison starts if you want the cheapest acceptable version first.	$50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature	$56,855 IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN	$6,570 lower
Average trim priceLower wins Helpful when you care more about the whole ladder than the cheapest trim.	$59,364 12 tracked trims	$63,100 4 tracked trims	$3,736 lower
Best efficiencyLower wins We compare fuel economy, EV consumption, or EV range when both ladders publish the same kind of efficiency figure.	5.3 L/100 km ES 300h Premium	10.8 L/100 km IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN	5.5 L/100 km lower
Cargo roomHigher wins Useful when strollers, travel bags, or dog crates are part of the actual decision.	394 L Best published cargo figure	310 L Best published cargo figure	84 L more
Tow ratingHigher wins Not every buyer cares, but the gap matters immediately if bikes, small trailers, or boats do.	— Not published	— Not published	No data
Mid-trim valueHigher wins This is the part of the ladder most buyers actually end up cross-shopping.	6 features ES 300h F SPORT DESIGN at $57,851	6 features IS 350 AWD F SPORT 2 at $60,812	=Tied
Premium ceilingHigher wins This is the top-end equipment story once you stop caring about the base trim.	7 features ES 300h Ultra Luxury at $66,819	6 features IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3 at $67,367	+1 feature

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 rows4beyond the core table

Model reach3 vs 4ES vs IS 350

Pair overlap3 shared1 one-sided

Comfort & Cabin

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

Moonroof / sunroofLeft sooner

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17 Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 8-way Power Adjustable Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Power Moonroof & Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control; Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Synthetic Leather Console Box Lid; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof

IS 350

$56,855

IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Black Window Frame; LED Daytime Running Lights; LED Headlamps; Headlamp Washers; Black Side Mirrors Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Moonroof; Compatible with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof

Premium upholsteryLeft sooner

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

IS 350

$56,855

IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN

Seat memoryLeft sooner

$53,964

ES 350 Premium

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Power Folding Mirrors; Memory Mirrors Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 8-way Power Adjustable Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Synthetic Leather Console Box Lid; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof

IS 350

$60,812

IS 350 AWD F SPORT 2

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Black Window Frame; Rear Spoiler; LED Daytime Running Lights; LED Headlamps; Headlamp Washers Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Moonroof; Compatible with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android AutoTM; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Steering Wheel; Heated & Ventilated Front Seats; Driver Seat Memory System; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof

Premium audioRight only

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Doesn’t reach it

IS 350

$67,367

IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Black Window Frame; Rear Spoiler; LED Daytime Running Lights; LED Headlamps; Premium Triple-Beam LED Headlamps Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Moonroof; Compatible with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android AutoTM; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Steering Wheel; Heated & Ventilated Front Seats; Driver Seat Memory System; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; 17 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof

Comfort & Cabin

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

Equipment	Lexus ES	Lexus IS 350	Difference
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded ES unlocks it $6,570 sooner.	$50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17 Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 8-way Power Adjustable Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Power Moonroof & Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control; Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Synthetic Leather Console Box Lid; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	$56,855 IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Black Window Frame; LED Daytime Running Lights; LED Headlamps; Headlamp Washers; Black Side Mirrors Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Moonroof; Compatible with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	Left sooner
Premium upholsteryExpanded ES unlocks it $6,570 sooner.	$50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17 Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 8-way Power Adjustable Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Power Moonroof & Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control; Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Synthetic Leather Console Box Lid; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	$56,855 IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Black Window Frame; LED Daytime Running Lights; LED Headlamps; Headlamp Washers; Black Side Mirrors Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Moonroof; Compatible with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	Left sooner
Seat memoryExpanded ES unlocks it $6,848 sooner.	$53,964 ES 350 Premium Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Power Folding Mirrors; Memory Mirrors Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 8-way Power Adjustable Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Synthetic Leather Console Box Lid; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	$60,812 IS 350 AWD F SPORT 2 Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Black Window Frame; Rear Spoiler; LED Daytime Running Lights; LED Headlamps; Headlamp Washers Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Moonroof; Compatible with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android AutoTM; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Steering Wheel; Heated & Ventilated Front Seats; Driver Seat Memory System; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	Left sooner
Premium audioExpanded Only IS 350 reaches premium audio.	— Doesn’t reach it	$67,367 IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3 Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Black Window Frame; Rear Spoiler; LED Daytime Running Lights; LED Headlamps; Premium Triple-Beam LED Headlamps Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Moonroof; Compatible with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Wireless Android AutoTM; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Steering Wheel; Heated & Ventilated Front Seats; Driver Seat Memory System; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; 17 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	Right only

Reasons to pick Lexus ES

1you want the lower price of entry: ES 250 AWD Signature starts at $50,285.
2efficiency matters: ES 300h Premium bottoms out at 5.3 L/100 km.
3you want the richer top trim: ES 300h Ultra Luxury reaches 7 core tracked features.

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 efficiency5 features

Side	Trim	MSRP	Efficiency	Features
Lexus ES	ES 250 AWD Signature	$50,285	8.4 L/100 km	6
Lexus IS 350	IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN	$56,855	10.8 L/100 km	5