2021 Lexus IS trim levels explained
Base to top
$5,900
- 4 trims. $39,050 to $44,950.
- Base: 300 RWD. Top: 350 F Sport AWD.
All 4 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 RWD | $39,050 | $1,075 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 300 AWD | $41,050 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 260 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| 350 F Sport RWD | $42,950 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 311 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| 350 F Sport AWD | $44,950 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 311 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
300 to 350 F Sport: +$3,900
300 RWD $39,050 to 350 F Sport RWD $42,950.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.5L 6cyl.
- Power: 241 hp to 311 hp.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 23 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Rear spoiler.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 350 F Sport RWD, $42,950. Optional from 300 RWD, $39,050.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 300 RWD, $39,050.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 300 RWD, $39,050.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 300 RWD, $39,050.
- Navigation: optional from 300 RWD, $39,050.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 300 RWD, $39,050.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 300 RWD, $39,050.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 300 | 350 F Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N |
| Heated front seats | O | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O |
| Premium audio | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 300 AWD, $41,050.
- The most hp: 350 F Sport RWD, 311 hp, $42,950.
- The best mpg: 300 RWD, 25 mpg, $39,050.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: 350 F Sport RWD, 350 F Sport AWD.
- Dropped: IS 300 F SPORT RWD, IS 300 F SPORT AWD, 350 RWD, IS 350 F SPORT RWD, 350 AWD, IS 350 F SPORT AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: +$265.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 RWD | $38,560 | $39,050 | +$490 |
| 300 AWD | $41,010 | $41,050 | +$40 |
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