ES starts $76,515 lower. ES wins efficiency by 2.8 L/100 km. LS gives you 87 L more cargo room. 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.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
$55,792
5 tracked trims
$126,800
1 tracked trims
| Metric | Lexus ES | Lexus LS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition | $76,515 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $55,792 5 tracked trims | $126,800 1 tracked trims | $71,008 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.4 L/100 km ES 250 AWD Signature | 11.2 L/100 km LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition | 2.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 394 L Best published cargo figure | 481 L Best published cargo figure | 87 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 2 features ES 250 AWD Premium at $53,965 | 3 features Core coverage still thin | Only Lexus full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features ES 250 AWD Signature at $50,285 | 3 features Core coverage still thin | Only Lexus full |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Lexus ES, versus IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Lexus LS.
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)
—
Doesn’t reach it
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
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
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
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
Standard features: Hood Struts; Panoramic Moonroof; Exclusive Heritage Edition Ninety-Noir Exterior Colour; Exclusive Badging; LED Daytime Running Lights; Adaptive Front Lighting System
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus LS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only ES reaches remote start. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM) | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus LS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded ES unlocks it $76,515 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | Left sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded ES unlocks it $76,515 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition 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 LS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded ES unlocks it $76,515 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 | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition Standard features: Hood Struts; Panoramic Moonroof; Exclusive Heritage Edition Ninety-Noir Exterior Colour; Exclusive Badging; LED Daytime Running Lights; Adaptive Front Lighting System | Left sooner |
Reasons to pick Lexus ES
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
ES 250 AWD Signature
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES | ES 250 AWD Signature | $50,285 | 8.4 L/100 km | 6 |
| Lexus LS | LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition | $126,800 | 11.2 L/100 km | 3 |