2021 Lexus LS trim levels explained
Base to top
$17,750
- 8 trims. $76,000 to $93,750.
- Base: 500 RWD. Top: Hybrid 500h AWD.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 RWD | $76,000 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 416 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| 500 AWD | $79,250 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 416 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| 500 F Sport RWD | $79,600 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 416 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 5 |
| 500 F Sport AWD | $82,850 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 416 hp | AWD | 10-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| LS 500h RWD | $90,500 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 354 hp | RWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 500h RWD | $90,500 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 354 hp | RWD | CVT | 28 mpg | N/A |
| LS 500h AWD | $93,750 | $1,075 | 3.5L | 354 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 500h AWD | $93,750 | $1,075 | 3.5L 6cyl | 354 hp | AWD | CVT | 26 mpg | N/A |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
500 to 500 F Sport: +$3,600
500 RWD $76,000 to 500 F Sport RWD $79,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated rear seats.
500 F Sport to LS 500h: +$10,900
500 F Sport AWD $82,850 to LS 500h AWD $93,750.
- Power: 416 hp to 354 hp.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 26 mpg.
- Cargo: 16.9 cu ft to 15.2 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Premium audio, Leather interior trim, Leather steering wheel.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 500 RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 500 RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 500 RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 500 RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 500 RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 500 RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: LS 500h RWD, $90,500. Optional from 500 RWD, $76,000.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: 500 F Sport RWD, $79,600. Optional from 500 RWD, $76,000.
- Panoramic roof: optional from 500 RWD, $76,000.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a third row, navigation, remote start.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 500 | 500 F Sport | LS 500h AWD | LS 500h RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N |
| Premium audio | O | O | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | O | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | N | N |
No equipment data: Hybrid 500h RWD, Hybrid 500h AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 500 AWD, $79,250.
- Hybrid: LS 500h RWD, $90,500.
- The most hp: 500 RWD, 416 hp, $76,000.
- The best mpg: LS 500h RWD, 28 mpg, $90,500.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: 500 Inspiration Series RWD, 500 Inspiration Series AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: +$5,535.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 RWD | $75,450 | $76,000 | +$550 |
| 500 AWD | $78,670 | $79,250 | +$580 |
| 500 F Sport RWD | $81,450 | $79,600 | -$1,850 |
| 500 F Sport AWD | $84,670 | $82,850 | -$1,820 |
| LS 500h RWD | $80,010 | $90,500 | +$10,490 |
| Hybrid 500h RWD | $80,010 | $90,500 | +$10,490 |
| LS 500h AWD | $83,230 | $93,750 | +$10,520 |
| Hybrid 500h AWD | $83,230 | $93,750 | +$10,520 |
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