The 2023 Lexus ES offers a wide range of personalities, including a fuel-sipping hybrid, two performance-oriented Sport grades, and the option of year-round traction afforded by all-wheel drive (AWD).
Regrettably, the AWD option only comes with the 4-cylinder engine, the least potent offering in the ES lineup.
Highlights for the ES include a smooth and quiet ride, a luxurious and spacious cabin, an impressive array of safety and driver assist technology, and a long list of optional packages for a more personalized experience.
Although there are 14 different trims, buyers, in many cases, will find it’s just the powertrain choice that separates the various models from one another.
Competing for your luxury dollar are rivals like the Cadillac CT5, Volvo S60 Recharge, and Audi A6. However, performance lovers will find even the sportiest Lexus ES trails sedans like the BMW 5 Series, Genesis G80, and Acura TLX Type S.
A note to buyers: Unlike other manufacturers, Lexus now includes the $1,150 delivery fee in the vehicle price, so the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is the actual price you’ll pay before taxes and options.
2023 Lexus ES 250 AWD (starting at $42,490)
The ES 250 AWD comes with a 203-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and Lexus Dynamic Torque Control AWD.
Lexus is a big believer in providing the driver with as much assistance as possible, which is why the ES comes standard with the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5.
The suite includes forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, low-speed automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with steering assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlights.
Lane Tracing Assist helps keep the vehicle centered between lane markers when using the adaptive cruise control. At the same time, Road Sign Assist recognizes and posts traffic sign information, so you’ll always know the posted speed limit.
Intersection Assist warns of oncoming vehicles when you’re making a left turn. It also can detect pedestrians when making a left or right turn.
Additional safety systems include a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic detection, a rearview monitor, 10 airbags, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
The ES 250 includes bi-LED headlights with auto-leveling, LED taillights, a power moonroof, 17-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels, and the Smart Access keyless entry system that allows you to unlock the doors by touching the handle.
The interior amenities are 10-way power front seats with power lumbar support, perforated NuLuxe synthetic leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel with paddle shifters, and a color digital instrument cluster and driver display.
As comfortable as the rear seats are in the ES 250, they don’t fold down. This omission makes it difficult to carry things larger than the 16.7-cubic-foot trunk unless they fit through the tiny pass-through hidden behind the folding center armrest.
Mounted atop the center dash, you’ll find an 8-inch color touchscreen infotainment center featuring wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, Wi-Fi, and the Lexus app offering services such as remote start, vehicle health reports, and more.
A 10-speaker Lexus Premium sound system covers music duties.
The most desirable options for the ES 250 get bundled into the Premium Package. Checking this box gets you heated and ventilated front seats, a power tilt/telescoping heated leather steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors, and rear emergency braking.
Also included are wiper de-icers, a wireless charging pad, power-folding and auto-tilt-down side mirrors, and memory for the driver’s seat, mirrors, and power tilt wheel.
Individual options include a power rear sunshade, a rear spoiler, wood interior trim, ambient lighting, a foot-activated hands-free power trunk lid, adaptive Triple Beam LED headlights, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with cloud-based navigation, and a head-up display.
Buyers can opt for the Mark Levinson sound system with 1,800 watts driving 17 speakers. A SmartAccess card key and 18-inch wheels round out the available upgrades.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 250 AWD costs $42,490. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $763. See 2023 Lexus ES 250 AWD models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 250 AWD includes:
- 10-way power front seats – These form-fitting seats make it easy to find a comfortable position and feature power lumbar support for both the driver and the front passenger.
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay – Allows seamless smartphone integration with the car’s infotainment system, all via a Wi-Fi connection.
- Adaptive cruise control – This system goes beyond basic cruise control, controlling the distance to the vehicle ahead. The system can even automatically slow or stop the ES without driver input.
2023 Lexus ES 350 (starting at $42,490)
The ES 350 gives up the 250’s AWD setup in exchange for front-wheel drive and a more potent engine. The swap results in a net neutral price increase, meaning the ES 350 costs the same as its ES 250 counterpart across all trim grades.
Powering the ES 350 is a 302-hp 3.5-liter V6, an engine we think is much better suited to the ES’s premium sedan status.
Standard and optional equipment for the ES 350 is the same as the ES 250 AWD, except for an available Panorama glass roof.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 350 costs $42,490. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $763. See 2023 Lexus ES 350 models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 300h (starting at $43,690)
The ES 300h replaces the gas engine found in the ES 350 with a gas/electric hybrid setup delivering superior fuel economy. The 2.5-liter gas engine and dual electric motors have a combined output of 215 hp, giving the ES 300h a slight increase in performance over the base 4-cylinder ES 250.
As for features, the ES 300h and ES 350 are nearly identical, except for the hybrid’s unique instrument cluster and monitoring systems, a standard rear spoiler, and a concealed exhaust.
The Panorama glass roof is not available on any hybrid trim.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 300h costs $43,690. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $785. See 2023 Lexus ES 300h models near you
2023 Lexus ES 250 Luxury AWD (starting at $47,660)
The ES 250 Luxury adds the base model’s Premium Package, a 14-way power driver’s seat with power seat cushion extension, quilted semi-aniline leather upholstery, and a wood and leather heated steering wheel.
Also included are upgraded shock absorbers, 18-inch alloy wheels, a power rear sunshade, wood trim, and ambient lighting.
Options beyond those available on the base ES 250 include noise-reducing 18-inch alloy wheels and a Panoramic View 360-degree camera monitor.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 250 Luxury AWD costs $47,660. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $856. See 2023 Lexus ES 250 Luxury AWD models for sale near you
2023 ES 250 Luxury AWD includes:
- 14-way power driver’s seat – The Luxury’s 14-way power driver’s seat offers even more versatility than the standard power seat, including a power-extendable cushion for improved thigh support.
- Heated and ventilated front seats – With the ability to heat or cool occupants, these advanced seats offer year-round comfort.
- Rear emergency braking – Part of the Intuitive Parking Assist package, this system uses rear sensors to warn of objects behind the ES. It can activate the brakes if a collision appears imminent.
2023 Lexus ES 350 Luxury (starting at $47,660)
The ES 350 Luxury includes the same features as the ES 250 Luxury, minus the all-wheel drive and with the upgraded V6 engine and available Panorama glass roof.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 350 Luxury costs $47,660. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $856. See 2023 Lexus ES 350 Luxury models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 300h Luxury (starting at $48,860)
Same features as the ES 350 Luxury but with the hybrid drivetrain and minus the Panorama glass roof.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 300h Luxury costs $48,860. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $878. See 2023 Lexus ES 300h Luxury models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD ($51,280)
The Ultra Luxury lives up to its name, building off the ES 250 Luxury with even more luxury equipment.
Standard features include noise-reducing 18-inch alloy wheels, auto-braking with rear pedestrian detection, a Panoramic View 360-degree camera monitor, a foot-activated hands-free power trunk lid, a head-up display, and a power rear sunshade.
The Ultra Luxury gains the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring cloud-based navigation, Lexus connected services, and the voice-activated Intelligent Assistant (“Hey, Lexus”).
Optional equipment not already standard includes a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio upgrade, Triple Beam LED headlights, a color-keyed rear spoiler, and the Lexus SmartAccess key card.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD costs $51,280. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $921. See 2023 Lexus ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD includes:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen – A larger touchscreen makes it easy to find and control features like navigation and audio while driving.
- Foot-activated hands-free power trunk – A simple kick under the rear bumper is all that is required to make the power trunk lid open or close.
- Available Mark Levinson audio – This impressive audio upgrade includes a 12-channel 1,800-watt amplifier and 17 strategically placed speakers, including a powered subwoofer. The PurePlay system incorporates advanced sound stage technology for an authentic surround sound experience.
2023 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury (starting at $51,280)
As with the other ES 350 trims, the Ultra Luxury adds the V6, loses AWD, and contains the same features as the ES 250 Ultra Luxury plus the available Panorama glass roof.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury costs $51,280. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $921. See 2023 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury (starting at $52,480)
This model has the features as the ES 350 Ultra Luxury but with a hybrid drivetrain and no Panorama glass roof.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury costs $52,480. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $943. See 2023 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 250 F Sport Design AWD ($47,075)
The F Sport Design is more about looks than actual performance. It builds off the ES 250 with the Premium Package, then adds a unique front bumper and grille design, a rear spoiler, and 19-inch gloss black alloy wheels.
F Sport Design buyers can upgrade their cars with the Mark Levinson audio system, the 12.3-inch touchscreen, Intuitive Parking Assist, a head-up display, Triple Beam headlights, a power rear sunshade, a foot-activated hands-free power trunk lid, SmartAccess card key, and wood trim with ambient lighting.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 250 F Sport Design AWD costs $47,075. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $846. See 2023 Lexus ES 250 F Sport Design AWD models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Design (starting at $47,075)
The ES 350 F Sport Design includes all the standard and optional equipment on the ES 250 F Sport Design but with a V6 engine and front-drive layout.
A Panorama glass roof gets added to the options list.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Design costs $47,075. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $846. See 2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Design models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Design (starting at $48,075)
This model has the same features as the ES 350 F Sport Design but with a hybrid drivetrain and no panorama glass roof.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Design costs $48,075. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $864. See 2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Design models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Handling (starting at $48,950)
The 2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Handling is the ES to get if you’re all about high-performance driving.
It builds off the F Sport Design, adding performance shock absorbers, additional drive mode settings for Sport S/S+, and a Sport-tuned adaptive variable suspension.
Inside, the F Sport Handling gains Active Noise Control, heated and ventilated F Sport front seats, a heated leather steering wheel, and performance-inspired instruments with a sliding bezel.
Setting the F Sport Handling apart from all other ES trims is a black headliner, Hadori aluminum trim, aluminum pedals, and a choice of NuLuxe seats in black, black and red, or black and white.
Optional equipment for the ES 350 F Sport Handling mirrors the other ES 350 trims, minus the Panorama glass roof.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Handling costs $48,950. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $880. See 2023 Lexus ES 350 F Sport Handling models for sale near you
2023 Lexus ES 350 Sport Handling includes:
- Adaptive variable suspension – This adaptive sport suspension adjusts stiffness according to road surface conditions, drive mode settings, and steering inputs.
- Sport S+ drive mode – This setting tightens the suspension to minimize body roll and lean.
- F Sport interior – With a Sport steering wheel, bolstered seats, and a black headliner, the F Sport Handling offers a racier interior befitting the car’s enthusiast aspirations.
2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Handling (starting at $49,985)
This model has the same features as the ES 350 F Sport Handling but includes a hybrid drivetrain and no Panorama glass roof.
With the $1,150 delivery fee already figured in, the 2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Handling costs $49,985. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and with zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $898. See 2023 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Handling models for sale near you
