Lexus IS trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

For 2027 the Lexus IS is sold only as the IS 350, in two grades: F SPORT Design ($46,150) and F SPORT ($48,450), with AWD adding $2,000. Both use a 311-hp 3.5L V6. Prices exclude the $1,395 delivery, processing and handling fee. The IS 300 and IS 500 F SPORT Performance ended after the 2025 model year.

Current IS trim levels: IS 350, 2026 refresh (2026–present)

Lexus restyled the IS for 2026 with a new front end, a 12.3-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital cluster and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, and cut the range to the IS 350 in F SPORT Design and F SPORT grades. For 2027 the line adds an Envious green Special Appearance Package on the IS 350 F SPORT and a standard heated steering wheel on F SPORT Design. Prices below are 2027.[1][2]

Lexus IS IS 350, 2026 refresh (2026–present) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
IS 350 F SPORT Design	$46,150excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $47,545 with DPH	3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), RWD, 8-speed automatic	New 19-inch black and machine-finished wheels for 2027 Heated steering wheel now standard (2027) 12.3-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen and 10-speaker Lexus Premium Sound standard [1][2]
IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD	$48,150excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $49,545 with DPH	3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), AWD, 6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive adds $2,000 over RWD [1][2]
IS 350 F SPORT	$48,450excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $49,845 with DPH	3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), RWD, 8-speed automatic	Sport-tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension Torsen limited-slip rear differential on RWD models with the 8-speed Basis for the 2027 Envious Special Appearance Package (19-inch black BBS forged wheels, NuLuxe/Ultrasuede seats with green stitching) [1][2]
IS 350 F SPORT AWD	$50,450excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $51,845 with DPH	3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), AWD, 6-speed automatic	Available 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio [1][2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Lexus pricing source.

Previous IS trim levels: IS 350, 2026 launch year (2026)

The first year of the refreshed IS, priced $650 below 2027 on F SPORT Design and $500 below on F SPORT. A launch Special Appearance Package on the IS 350 F SPORT, in Hakugin Matte White, was limited to 350 units for North America.[2]

Lexus IS IS 350, 2026 launch year (2026) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
IS 350 F SPORT Design	$45,500excl. $1,395 DPH (2026 MY); $46,895 with DPH	3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), RWD	Redesigned exterior and interior for 2026 [2]
IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD	$47,500excl. $1,395 DPH (2026 MY); $48,895 with DPH	3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), AWD	[2]
IS 350 F SPORT	$47,950excl. $1,395 DPH (2026 MY); $49,345 with DPH	3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), RWD	New available rear spoiler and optional red brake calipers Radiant Red interior exclusive to F SPORT [2]
IS 350 F SPORT AWD	$49,950excl. $1,395 DPH (2026 MY); $51,345 with DPH	3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), AWD	[2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Lexus pricing source.

Previous IS trim levels: IS 300 / IS 350 / IS 500, 2021 redesign (2021–2025)

The 2021 update reshaped the third-generation IS and made every IS 350 an F SPORT. The IS 500 F SPORT Performance, with a 472-hp V8, joined for 2022. For 2025 the line offered four powertrains, a 180-unit Flare Yellow IS 500 Special Appearance Package and a 500-unit IS 500 Ultimate Edition. Lexus published per-trim prices for 2022–2025 only as images, so only the 2021 starting prices are listed.[3][4][5][6]

Lexus IS IS 300 / IS 350 / IS 500, 2021 redesign (2021–2025) trims in ladder order with 2021 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2021, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
IS 300 (RWD)	$39,0002021 MY starting MSRP; the release does not say whether the delivery fee is included	2.0L turbo I4 (241 hp, 258 lb-ft), RWD, 8-speed automatic	Entry IS; the rear-drive IS 300 uses the turbo four [3][5]
IS 300 AWD	—	3.5L V6 (260 hp, 236 lb-ft), AWD, 6-speed automatic	All-wheel-drive IS 300 uses a V6 instead of the turbo four [5]
IS 350 F SPORT	$42,9002021 MY starting MSRP; the release does not say whether the delivery fee is included	3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), RWD 8-speed or AWD 6-speed	From 2021 every IS 350 is an F SPORT Lexus quotes 0–60 mph in 5.6 s (RWD) and 5.7 s (AWD) [3][4]
IS 500 F SPORT Performance	—	5.0L V8 (472 hp, 395 lb-ft), RWD, 8-speed automatic	Added for the 2022 model year; raised hood and quad stacked exhaust 2025 Ultimate Edition limited to 500 units in North America [5][6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Lexus pricing source.

Previous IS trim levels: IS 250 / IS 350, third generation launch (2014–2020)

The third-generation IS launched for 2014 as the IS 250 and IS 350 with rear- or all-wheel drive. An F SPORT Package cost $3,115 on the IS 250 RWD and $3,620 on the IS 350 RWD. Prices below are 2014 launch prices.[7]

Lexus IS IS 250 / IS 350, third generation launch (2014–2020) trims in ladder order with 2014 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2014, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
IS 250	$35,950excl. $895 DPH (2014 MY)	2.5L V6 (204 hp, 185 lb-ft), RWD	F SPORT Package $3,115 (RWD) [7]
IS 250 AWD	$38,485excl. $895 DPH (2014 MY)	2.5L V6 (204 hp, 185 lb-ft), AWD	[7]
IS 350	$39,465excl. $895 DPH (2014 MY)	3.5L V6 (306 hp), RWD	F SPORT Package $3,620 (RWD) Base price 2.1% lower than the IS 350 it replaced [7]
IS 350 AWD	$41,700excl. $895 DPH (2014 MY)	3.5L V6 (306 hp), AWD	[7]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Lexus pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the 2027 Lexus IS trim levels?

The 2027 IS comes only as the IS 350, in F SPORT Design ($46,150 RWD, $48,150 AWD) and F SPORT ($48,450 RWD, $50,450 AWD) grades. Prices exclude the $1,395 delivery, processing and handling fee.

Is the Lexus IS 500 still sold?

No. Starting with the 2026 model year Lexus offers the IS only as the IS 350. The 472-hp V8 IS 500 F SPORT Performance was sold for 2022–2025, and a 500-unit IS 500 Ultimate Edition marked its final year.

What happened to the Lexus IS 300?

The IS 300 was dropped after the 2025 model year. In its last form it used a 241-hp 2.0L turbo four in RWD models and a 260-hp 3.5L V6 in AWD models. Since 2026 every IS is a 311-hp IS 350.

How much horsepower does the Lexus IS 350 have?

The IS 350's 3.5L V6 makes 311 hp and 280 lb-ft. RWD models use an eight-speed automatic and AWD models a six-speed automatic.

What is the IS Special Appearance Package for 2027?

It is based on the IS 350 F SPORT and adds the exclusive Envious green paint, 19-inch black BBS forged wheels, and black NuLuxe seats with Ultrasuede inserts and green stitching.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Lexus for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2027 Lexus IS Turns Heads With New Envious Special Appearance Package (Sep 15, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
2026 Lexus IS: Perfecting the Sport Sedan (Sep 9, 2025; pricing updated May 1, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
Sporty and Suave: 2021 Lexus IS Strikes the Perfect Balance (Sep 30, 2020) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
What's New: 2024 Lexus IS 300/350/500 (Oct 12, 2023) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
2025 Lexus IS: A Silver Anniversary With Flare (Oct 4, 2024) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
2025 Lexus IS 500 Ultimate Edition: The Culmination of Greatness (May 19, 2025) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2014 IS Sedan (Apr 29, 2013) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)

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