Lexus IS 350 vs. Lexus IS 500
$45,500
$59,520
Highlights
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$45,500
|
$59,520
|
| Engine Type |
Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Premium Gasoline V-8
|
| MPG |
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
311 hp
|
472 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Premium Gasoline V-6
|
Premium Gasoline V-8
|
| Displacement |
3.5 L/211
|
5.0 L/303
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
311 @ 6600
|
472 @ 7100
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
280 @ 4800
|
395 @ 4800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 27 Hwy
|
17 City / 25 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/40YR19
|
P235/40YR19
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/40YR19
|
P265/35YR19
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in
|
19 X 9.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
72 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
90 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
45 in
|
45 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
32 in
|
32 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
110 in
|
| Length, Overall |
186 in
|
187 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
63 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
11 ft³
|
11 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,748 lbs
|
3,891 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Optional
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 2025 Lexus IS 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
14 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Lexus IS 350 or the 2025 Lexus IS 500?
The 2026 Lexus IS 350 is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Lexus IS 500 with 22 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Lexus IS 350 or the 2025 Lexus IS 500?
The 2026 Lexus IS 350 is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus IS 500 with a $45,500 starting MSRP versus a $59,520 starting MSRP.
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