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Used 2022 Lexus IS 300 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Lexus IS 300 is offered in two trim levels: IS 300 RWD and IS 300 AWD. Both come with the same standard features and options, and the difference lies underneath in the powertrain. The IS 300 RWD is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and is rear-wheel-drive. The IS 300 AWD comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 (260 hp, 236 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic and is all-wheel-drive.

IS 300
The IS 300 comes standard with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Auto-dimming (driver's side) and heated outside mirrors
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated front seats (AWD only)
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Satellite radio
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Two USB ports
  • Wi-Fi hotspot

The IS 300 is also equipped with a set of advanced driver aids, many of which are optional on rivals. These include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Lexus and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)

Packages and stand-alone options for the IS 300 include:

  • Comfort package
    • Sunroof
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Heated and ventilated front seats
    • Automatic windshield wipers
    • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Premium package
    • Comfort package
    • 19-inch wheels
    • Power-adjustable steering wheel
    • Auto-dimming outside mirrors
    • Driver's seat memory settings
    • Wood trim
    • Power rear sunshade
  • Navigation package
    • 10.3-inch touchscreen
    • Navigation system
  • Mark Levinson Premium Audio package
    • Navigation package
    • 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system
    • Aluminum control knobs
  • Upgraded headlights
  • Sunroof
  • Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the IS 300 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Which IS 300 trim does Edmunds recommend?

If all-wheel-drive traction isn't needed, we recommend opting for the more affordable IS 300 RWD. Its turbocharged engine is nearly as powerful as the IS 300 AWD's V6 and is more fuel-efficient. You also get an eight-speed automatic transmission instead of the six-speed that comes equipped in the AWD trim.

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Concord, NH
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IS 300 Base
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
optional
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
Parking assistance
optional
Upholstery
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
Sunroof
optional
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Japan
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
Engine power
241 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/45R18
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 31 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
365 / 539 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
34.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,715 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.4 in.
Height
56.5 in.
Length
185.4 in.
Wheelbase
110.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
10.8 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
44.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
Rear Head Room
36.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
32.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$45,306
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.6
Depreciation
$12,180
Financing
$4,657
Taxes & Fees
$220
Fuel
$12,870
Insurance
$4,667
Maintenance
$7,941
Repairs
$2,771
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Colors

Interior
Black, leatherette
Rioja Red, leatherette
Glazed Caramel, leatherette
Exterior
Eminent White Pearl
Caviar
Atomic Silver
Iridium
Cloudburst Gray
Matador Red Mica
Grecian Water