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2023 Lexus IS 500 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is available in two trim levels: base and Premium. The small luxury sedan is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that makes 472 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Feature highlights include:

IS 500 F Sport Performance
The base trim includes:

  • 19-inch wheels with performance tires
  • Quad exhaust tips
  • Adaptive sport suspension
  • LED headlights
  • Auto-dimming and heated outside mirrors
  • Sunroof
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Heated and ventilated front sport seats
  • Heated and power-adjustable steering wheel
  • 8-inch touchscreen display
  • 10-speaker Pioneer audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • 8-inch digital instrument panel display
  • Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking

The base trim also includes these advanced driver aids:

  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • 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 IS 500 and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

IS 500 F Sport Performance Premium
Stepping up to the higher trim adds:

  • Upgraded LED headlights
  • 10.3-inch touchscreen display
  • Navigation system
  • 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the IS 500 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Power rear sunshade

Special Appearance package
New for 2023 is the Special Appearance package for the Premium model. It's limited to 150 units with aesthetic changes that include:

  • 19-inch BBS wheels
  • Exclusive Molten Pearl paint
  • Unique black faux suede interior

Which IS 500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend stepping up to the Premium trim since it delivers some key upgrades for a reasonable price increase. The larger infotainment touchscreen, premium audio system and surround-view cameras system are worth it alone.

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Comparing average pricing near
Rutland, ND
Vehicle
IS 500 F SPORT Performance
IS 500 F SPORT Performance Premium
Vehicle
F SPORT Performance
5.0L 8cyl 8A
Starting MSRP
$58,270
Avg Price Paid
$51,769
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Japan
Japan
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
472 hp @ 7,100 rpm
472 hp @ 7,100 rpm
Engine torque
395 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
395 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Engine displacement
5.0 l
5.0 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/40R19 (FRONT) 265/35R19 (REAR)
235/40R19 (FRONT) 265/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.5-in (Rear)
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 9.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
17 / 25 / 20 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
296 / 435 miles
296 / 435 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.2 ft.
34.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,891 lb.
3,891 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
Height
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
Length
187.3 in.
187.3 in.
Wheelbase
110.2 in.
110.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
10.8 cu. ft.
10.8 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
44.8 in.
44.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
Rear Head Room
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
32.2 in.
32.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.4 in.
53.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

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
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Circuit Red, leatherette
White NuLuxe, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Circuit Red, leatherette
White NuLuxe, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Exterior
Iridium
Cloudburst Gray
Caviar
Ultra White
Grecian Water
Infrared
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Atomic Silver
Molten Pearl
Iridium
Cloudburst Gray
Caviar
Ultra White
Grecian Water
Infrared
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Atomic Silver