ES starts $10,600 lower. ES wins efficiency by 1.5 L/100 km. RX gives you 444 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.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
$60,885
RX 350 Premium
$55,792
5 tracked trims
$69,618
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Lexus ES | Lexus RX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature | $60,885 RX 350 Premium | $10,600 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $55,792 5 tracked trims | $69,618 5 tracked trims | $13,826 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.4 L/100 km ES 250 AWD Signature | 9.9 L/100 km RX 350 Ultra Luxury | 1.5 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 394 L Best published cargo figure | 838 L Best published cargo figure | 444 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 1,585 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Lexus reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 2 features ES 250 AWD Premium at $53,965 | 2 features RX 350 F SPORT 2 at $70,799 | =Tied |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features ES 250 AWD Signature at $50,285 | 3 features RX 350 Executive at $76,304 | +3 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)
$76,304
RX 350 Executive
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
$76,304
RX 350 Executive
Standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
$76,304
RX 350 Executive
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
$60,885
RX 350 Premium
Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Silver Painted Roof Rails; Colour-Keyed overfenders; Roof Mounted Spoiler; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Rear Bumper Garnish
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Doesn’t reach it
$76,304
RX 350 Executive
21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus RX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded ES unlocks it $26,019 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM) | $76,304 RX 350 Executive 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 RX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded ES unlocks it $26,019 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | $76,304 RX 350 Executive Standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Left sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded ES unlocks it $26,019 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | $76,304 RX 350 Executive 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 RX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded ES unlocks it $10,600 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 | $60,885 RX 350 Premium Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Silver Painted Roof Rails; Colour-Keyed overfenders; Roof Mounted Spoiler; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Rear Bumper Garnish | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only RX reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $76,304 RX 350 Executive 21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System | Right only |
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
RX 350 Premium
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES | ES 250 AWD Signature | $50,285 | 8.4 L/100 km | 6 |
| Lexus RX | RX 350 Premium | $60,885 | 9.9 L/100 km | 3 |