Is the 2025 Lexus IS a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 32.2 in. Class median 37.0 in.
- Commuter: $111 a month. Class median $99.
- Off-road: 5.5 in clearance. Top 100% of 181.
- Good buy: 3 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $111 vs $99 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.5 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 5% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the IS a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | Median 37.0 in | 77 | No |
| Rear headroom | 36.9 in | Median 37.3 in | 78 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 10.8 cu ft | Median 14.6 cu ft | 72 | No |
Is the IS a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,535 | Median $49,700 | 83 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 163 hp to 382 hp | 80 | Yes |
| Length | 185.4 in | Median 193.5 in | 79 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 78 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 11.4 cents | 79 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the IS a good commuter car?
No. $111 a month to commute. Class median $99.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 79 sedans
- $99
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 50% of 66
Is the IS a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.5 in clearance, 56.7 in tall | 5.0 to 5.7 in clearance, 56.0 to 57.9 in tall | 50 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.2 in | Median 38.5 in | 76 | No |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 78 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the IS a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.5 in clearance. Top 100% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 300 AWD, 5.5 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the IS worth the money?
Yes. Priced 5% below cars like it.
- Price, 300 RWD
- $40,535
- Predicted price
- $42,810
- Gap
- -$2,275 (-5%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the IS a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 300 RWD | $40,535 | 12.8 cents | 10.8 cu ft | 241 hp |
| Kia K5 GT FWD | $33,290 | 11.9 cents | 15.6 cu ft | 290 hp |
| Hyundai Sonata N Line FWD | $35,500 | 11.9 cents | 15.6 cu ft | 290 hp |
| Subaru Legacy Sport AWD | $36,410 | 12.3 cents | 15.1 cu ft | 260 hp |
Compared with 267 trims of other makes, sedans, 2025.
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