Lexus IS Lexus IS 2008 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,523

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,464

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,439

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelISISESES
Trim250350350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $36,438 $39,171
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850    
Rear spoiler 355 355 319  
Cargo mat 69 69 105 105
All-weather floor mats 99 99 80 80
Cargo net 59 59 65 65
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 486 486    
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520 7,980
Illuminated door sill trim plates     379 379
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280    
Rear spoiler 246 246 209  
Cargo mat 41 41 65 65
All-weather floor mats 59 59 60 60
Cargo net 35 35 39 39
Sunroof 0 0    
Satellite radio 389 389    
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847 7,350
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250 250
Options (change) 11,903 11,903 9,468 8,609
Options (change) 9,548 9,548 8,470 7,764
Destination 765 765 995 995
Total Price $43,523 $48,973 $49,363 $51,424
Total Invoice $37,464 $42,261 $45,903 $47,930

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus IS dealer quotes or Lexus ES dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,766
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelISISESES
Trim250350350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$43,523$48,973$49,363$51,424
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,950-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,523$48,023$45,413$47,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$2,236
Total Invoice$37,464$42,261$45,903$47,930
Adjustments for Features0-820-3,673-3,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,464$41,441$42,230$44,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,977$0$2,181

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelISISESES
Trim250350350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,900$6,900$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,950$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-3,673-3,519

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
ModelISES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in111.0 in
Length180.1 in192.7 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested230088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested230088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested337564%
Total Not Requested192536%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested337568%
Total Not Requested162532%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.