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
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
$56,855
IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN
$55,792
5 tracked trims
$63,100
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Lexus ES | Lexus IS 350 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature | $56,855 IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN | $6,570 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $55,792 5 tracked trims | $63,100 4 tracked trims | $7,308 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.4 L/100 km ES 250 AWD Signature | 10.8 L/100 km IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3 | 2.4 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 394 L Best published cargo figure | 310 L Best published cargo figure | 84 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 2 features ES 250 AWD Premium at $53,965 | 4 features IS 350 AWD F SPORT 2 at $60,812 | +2 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features ES 250 AWD Signature at $50,285 | 4 features IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3 at $67,367 | +2 features |
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.
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM)
$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.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
$56,855
IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
$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.
$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
$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
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Doesn’t reach it
$67,367
IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3
17 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus IS 350 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded ES unlocks it $6,570 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM) | $56,855 IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM) | Left sooner |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus IS 350 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded ES unlocks it $6,570 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | $56,855 IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | Left sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded ES unlocks it $6,570 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | $56,855 IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Left sooner |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus IS 350 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded ES unlocks it $6,570 sooner. | $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 | $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 | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only IS 350 reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $67,367 IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3 17 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System | Right only |
Reasons to pick Lexus ES
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ES 250 AWD Signature
IS 350 AWD F SPORT DESIGN
| 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 | 1 |