Reasons to pick Lexus ES
- 1you prefer the mid-size luxury sedan with the clearer 5-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.
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2026 Lexus ES vs 2026 Lexus UX / UX 300e
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
ESvsUX / UX 300e
- Price−$5,240
- Efficiency2.8 L/100 km
- Cargo+93 L
- Rows won0–5
UX / UX 300e starts $5,240 lower. UX / UX 300e wins efficiency by 2.8 L/100 km. UX / UX 300e gives you 93 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.
Lexus ESLexus UX / UX 300e
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$5,240 lower
ES
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
UX / UX 300e
$45,045
UX 300h Premium
Average trim price$7,179 lower
ES
$55,792
5 tracked trims
UX / UX 300e
$48,613
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Lexus ES | Lexus UX / UX 300e | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature | $45,045 UX 300h Premium | $5,240 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $55,792 5 tracked trims | $48,613 4 tracked trims | $7,179 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.4 L/100 km ES 250 AWD Signature | 5.6 L/100 km UX 300h FSPORT 2 | 2.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 394 L Best published cargo figure | 487 L Best published cargo figure | 93 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 2 features ES 250 AWD Premium at $53,965 | 6 features UX 300h F SPORT Design at $46,115 | +4 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features ES 250 AWD Signature at $50,285 | 6 features UX 300h F SPORT Design at $46,115 | =Tied |
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 reach4 vs 3ES vs UX / UX 300e
Pair overlap3 shared1 one-sided
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
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Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
Remote startLeft only
ES
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM)
UX / UX 300e
—
Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
Blind-spot supportRight sooner
ES
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
UX / UX 300e
$45,045
UX 300h Premium
Blind Spot Monitor System
Lane-keep supportRight sooner
ES
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
UX / UX 300e
$45,045
UX 300h Premium
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
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Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Moonroof / sunroofRight 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
UX / UX 300e
$45,045
UX 300h Premium
Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; F SPORT Front Grille; Roof Rails; Mudguards; Headlamp Washers; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus UX / UX 300e | 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 UX / UX 300e | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded UX / UX 300e unlocks it $5,240 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | $45,045 UX 300h Premium Blind Spot Monitor System | Right sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded UX / UX 300e unlocks it $5,240 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | $45,045 UX 300h Premium Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Right sooner |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus UX / UX 300e | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded UX / UX 300e unlocks it $5,240 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 | $45,045 UX 300h Premium Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; F SPORT Front Grille; Roof Rails; Mudguards; Headlamp Washers; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps | Right sooner |
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 UX / UX 300e$45,045
UX 300h Premium
5.6 L/100 km efficiency3 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES | ES 250 AWD Signature | $50,285 | 8.4 L/100 km | 6 |
| Lexus UX / UX 300e | UX 300h Premium | $45,045 | 5.6 L/100 km | 3 |