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Used 2018 Lexus IS 350 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Lexus IS 350 is a five-passenger small luxury sedan that tops the IS lineup. It's only available with a V6 engine, which can be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive or a six-speed auto with all-wheel drive.

The IS 350 rear-wheel-drive model starts with a V6 engine (311 hp, 280 pound-feet of torque) and eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive versions use a six-speed automatic.

Standard features include 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, a sunroof, heated side mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, simulated leather upholstery, 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, Bluetooth, a 7-inch color display, and a 10-speaker sound system with dual USB ports and an auxiliary audio input.

Standard tech and safety features include a rearview camera, automatic high beams, lane departure warning with lane-keep steering assist, adaptive cruise control, and a forward collision warning system with pedestrian detection and automatic braking. All-wheel-drive models also come with heated front seats.

The IS 350 offers a handful of options packages, among them the Comfort package, which adds automatic wipers, a power-adjustable steering wheel, driver- and passenger-seat memory settings, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

The Navigation package replaces the standard infotainment control dial with Lexus' Remote Touch mouse-type controller and adds a navigation system with a larger 10.3-inch display. A 15-speaker Mark Levinson audio system is also available, but only when bundled with the navigation system. 

For those who want to dial up the sporting factor, the F Sport version adds a full-mesh front grille, a revised front bumper, twin-projector LED headlights, staggered-width 18-inch wheels (with either summer or all-season tires), a sport-tuned suspension with continuously variable dampers, a limited-slip differential (rear-wheel drive only), upgraded brake pads, an intake sound generator that amplifies engine noise during acceleration, heated and ventilated front sport seats with enhanced bolstering, perforated leather trim and a special sport-oriented gauge cluster.

Some of the IS 350's stand-alone options include adaptive headlights, a power rear sunshade and front and rear parking sensors.

Which IS 350 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Though you can get the IS 300 in either turbo four-cylinder or detuned V6 versions, we'll assume you're here because you're interested in the top-dog IS 350. There is just the one trim level, so the real decision-making comes in how to equip it. The F Sport package adds some handling and styling verve but doesn't transform the car. It's worth getting for the 350. We'd also add the Comfort package for its, well, comfort features and safety tech. Skip the Navigation package if you can since it comes with the frustrating Remote Touch interface.

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IS 350 Base
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3.5L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
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
standard
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Japan
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
Engine power
311 hp
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/40R18 (FRONT) 255/35R18 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in (Front) 18 X 8.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
348 / 487 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
34.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,594 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.8 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.3 in.
Height
56.3 in.
Length
184.3 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®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Interior
Flaxen, leatherette
Nuance Black, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Chateau, leatherette
Rioja Red, leatherette
Exterior
Silver Lining Metallic
Nebula Gray Pearl
Redline
Atomic Silver
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Caviar
Eminent White Pearl
Nightfall Mica
Ultra White
Obsidian