2022 Lexus ES trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,380
- 16 trims. $40,950 to $51,330.
- Base: 350 FWD. Top: Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD.
All 16 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 FWD | $40,950 | $1,150 | 3.5L 6cyl | 302 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 250 AWD | $40,950 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| ES 300h FWD | $42,150 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 300h FWD | $42,150 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| 350 F Sport FWD | $45,600 | $1,150 | 3.5L 6cyl | 302 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 250 F Sport AWD | $45,600 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| ES 300h F SPORT FWD | $45,700 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 300h F SPORT FWD | $45,700 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| 350 Luxury FWD | $46,350 | $1,150 | 3.5L 6cyl | 302 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 250 Luxury AWD | $46,350 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| ES 300h Luxury FWD | $47,550 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD | $47,550 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| 350 Ultra Luxury FWD | $50,130 | $1,150 | 3.5L 6cyl | 302 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 250 Ultra Luxury AWD | $50,130 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 203 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | $51,330 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | $51,330 | $1,150 | 2.5L 4cyl | 215 hp | FWD | CVT | 44 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
350 to 250: $0
350 FWD $40,950 to 250 AWD $40,950.
- 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 F Sport: +$4,650
250 AWD $40,950 to 350 F Sport FWD $45,600.
- 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: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Heated windshield, Rain-sensing wipers, Rear spoiler, Power-folding mirrors.
350 F Sport to 250 F Sport: $0
350 F Sport FWD $45,600 to 250 F Sport AWD $45,600.
- 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 Luxury: +$750
250 F Sport AWD $45,600 to 350 Luxury FWD $46,350.
- 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.
350 Luxury to 250 Luxury: $0
350 Luxury FWD $46,350 to 250 Luxury AWD $46,350.
- 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 Ultra Luxury: +$3,780
250 Luxury AWD $46,350 to 350 Ultra Luxury FWD $50,130.
- 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: Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation.
350 Ultra Luxury to 250 Ultra Luxury: $0
350 Ultra Luxury FWD $50,130 to 250 Ultra Luxury AWD $50,130.
- 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 F SPORT: +$3,550
Hybrid 300h FWD $42,150 to ES 300h F SPORT FWD $45,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Hybrid 300h F SPORT to ES 300h Luxury: +$1,850
Hybrid 300h F SPORT FWD $45,700 to ES 300h Luxury FWD $47,550.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Hybrid 300h Luxury to ES 300h Ultra Luxury: +$3,780
Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD $47,550 to ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD $51,330.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 350 Luxury FWD, $46,350.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 350 F Sport FWD, $45,600. Optional from 350 FWD, $40,950.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 350 F Sport FWD, $45,600. Optional from 350 FWD, $40,950.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 350 FWD, $40,950.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 350 FWD, $40,950.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 350 Ultra Luxury FWD, $50,130. Optional from 350 FWD, $40,950.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 350 Ultra Luxury FWD, $50,130. Optional from 350 FWD, $40,950.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 350 FWD, $40,950.
- Panoramic roof: optional from 350 FWD, $40,950.
- 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 F Sport FWD | 250 F Sport AWD | 350 Luxury FWD | 250 Luxury AWD | 350 Ultra Luxury FWD | 250 Ultra Luxury AWD | ES 300h FWD | ES 300h F SPORT FWD | ES 300h Luxury FWD | ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | S | S | S | S | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | O | O | S | S | S | S | S | S | O | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | S | S | S | S | S | S | O | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | 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 | O | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O | O | O | O | O | S | S | O | O | O | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | 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 | N |
| Panoramic roof | O | N | N | N | O | N | O | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: Hybrid 300h FWD, Hybrid 300h F SPORT FWD, Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD, Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 250 AWD, $40,950.
- Hybrid: ES 300h FWD, $42,150.
- The most hp: 350 FWD, 302 hp, $40,950.
- The best mpg: ES 300h FWD, 44 mpg, $42,150.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: ES 300h F SPORT FWD, Hybrid 300h F SPORT FWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 14 trims. Median change: +$440.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 FWD | $40,000 | $40,950 | +$950 |
| 250 AWD | $40,000 | $40,950 | +$950 |
| ES 300h FWD | $41,910 | $42,150 | +$240 |
| Hybrid 300h FWD | $41,910 | $42,150 | +$240 |
| 350 F Sport FWD | $45,800 | $45,600 | -$200 |
| 250 F Sport AWD | $45,800 | $45,600 | -$200 |
| 350 Luxury FWD | $45,200 | $46,350 | +$1,150 |
| 250 Luxury AWD | $45,200 | $46,350 | +$1,150 |
| ES 300h Luxury FWD | $47,110 | $47,550 | +$440 |
| Hybrid 300h Luxury FWD | $47,110 | $47,550 | +$440 |
| 350 Ultra Luxury FWD | $49,000 | $50,130 | +$1,130 |
| 250 Ultra Luxury AWD | $49,000 | $50,130 | +$1,130 |
| ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | $50,910 | $51,330 | +$420 |
| Hybrid 300h Ultra Luxury FWD | $50,910 | $51,330 | +$420 |
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