2021 Lexus ES trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,910
- 14 trims. $40,000 to $50,910.
- Base: 350 FWD. Top: Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 FWD | $40,000 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 302 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 250 AWD | $40,000 | $1,075 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| ES 300h FWD | $41,910 | $1,075 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 300h FWD | $41,910 | $1,075 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| 350 Luxury FWD | $45,200 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 302 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 250 Luxury AWD | $45,200 | $1,075 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 350 F Sport FWD | $45,800 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 302 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 250 F Sport AWD | $45,800 | $1,075 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| ES 300h Luxury FWD | $47,110 | $1,075 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD | $47,110 | $1,075 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| 350 Ultra Luxury FWD | $49,000 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 302 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 250 Ultra Luxury AWD | $49,000 | $1,075 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | $50,910 | $1,075 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | $50,910 | $1,075 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
350 to 250: $0
350 FWD $40,000 to 250 AWD $40,000.
- Engine: 3.5L 6cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
- Power: 302 hp to 203 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 28 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
250 to 350 Luxury: +$5,200
250 AWD $40,000 to 350 Luxury FWD $45,200.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 3.5L 6cyl.
- Power: 203 hp to 302 hp.
- Drivetrain: AWD to FWD.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 26 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Rain-sensing wipers, Power-folding mirrors.
350 Luxury to 250 Luxury: $0
350 Luxury FWD $45,200 to 250 Luxury AWD $45,200.
- Engine: 3.5L 6cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
- Power: 302 hp to 203 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 28 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
250 Luxury to 350 F Sport: +$600
250 Luxury AWD $45,200 to 350 F Sport FWD $45,800.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 3.5L 6cyl.
- Power: 203 hp to 302 hp.
- Drivetrain: AWD to FWD.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Rear spoiler.
350 F Sport to 250 F Sport: $0
350 F Sport FWD $45,800 to 250 F Sport AWD $45,800.
- Engine: 3.5L 6cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
- Power: 302 hp to 203 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 28 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
250 F Sport to 350 Ultra Luxury: +$3,200
250 F Sport AWD $45,800 to 350 Ultra Luxury FWD $49,000.
- Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 3.5L 6cyl.
- Power: 203 hp to 302 hp.
- Drivetrain: AWD to FWD.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 26 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Touch screen, Heated windshield.
350 Ultra Luxury to 250 Ultra Luxury: $0
350 Ultra Luxury FWD $49,000 to 250 Ultra Luxury AWD $49,000.
- Engine: 3.5L 6cyl to 2.5L 4cyl.
- Power: 302 hp to 203 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 28 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid 300h to ES 300h Luxury: +$5,200
Hybrid 300h FWD $41,910 to ES 300h Luxury FWD $47,110.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Hybrid 300h Luxury to ES 300h Ultra Luxury: +$3,800
Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD $47,110 to ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD $50,910.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 350 Luxury FWD, $45,200.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 350 Luxury FWD, $45,200. Optional from 350 FWD, $40,000.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 350 Ultra Luxury FWD, $49,000. Optional from 350 FWD, $40,000.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 350 Luxury FWD, $45,200. Optional from 350 FWD, $40,000.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 350 FWD, $40,000.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 350 Ultra Luxury FWD, $49,000. Optional from 350 FWD, $40,000.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 350 Ultra Luxury FWD, $49,000. Optional from 350 FWD, $40,000.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 350 FWD, $40,000.
- Panoramic roof: optional from 350 FWD, $40,000.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 350 FWD | 250 AWD | 350 Luxury FWD | 250 Luxury AWD | 350 F Sport FWD | 250 F Sport AWD | 350 Ultra Luxury FWD | 250 Ultra Luxury AWD | ES 300h FWD | ES 300h Luxury FWD | ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | N | N | S | S | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | O | O | S | S | S | S | S | S | O | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O | O | O | S | S | O | O | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | O | O | S | S | S | S | S | S | O | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | O | O | O | O | O | O | S | S | O | O | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O | O | O | O | O | S | S | O | O | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | S | S | S | O | O | S | S | O |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | O | N | O | N | N | N | O | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: Hybrid 300h FWD, Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD, Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 250 AWD, $40,000.
- Hybrid: ES 300h FWD, $41,910.
- The most hp: 350 FWD, 302 hp, $40,000.
- The best mpg: ES 300h FWD, 44 mpg, $41,910.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: 250 AWD, 250 Luxury AWD, 250 F Sport AWD, 250 Ultra Luxury AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 10 trims. Median change: +$2,445.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 FWD | $39,900 | $40,000 | +$100 |
| ES 300h FWD | $41,810 | $41,910 | +$100 |
| Hybrid 300h FWD | $41,810 | $41,910 | +$100 |
| 350 Luxury FWD | $42,755 | $45,200 | +$2,445 |
| 350 F Sport FWD | $44,635 | $45,800 | +$1,165 |
| ES 300h Luxury FWD | $44,665 | $47,110 | +$2,445 |
| Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD | $44,665 | $47,110 | +$2,445 |
| 350 Ultra Luxury FWD | $43,750 | $49,000 | +$5,250 |
| ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | $45,660 | $50,910 | +$5,250 |
| Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | $45,660 | $50,910 | +$5,250 |
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