How much does a 2026 Lexus IS cost in Orange County, trim by trim?

A new 2026 Lexus IS at Tustin Lexus is priced by trim, from the entry IS 350 up through the F SPORT trims, and all-wheel drive is priced separately from rear-wheel drive. Lexus’s starting prices already include its delivery, processing and handling fee, and California taxes and registration are added at purchase.

Tustin Lexus, at 45 Auto Center Dr in Tustin, sells new Lexus models, and the IS is one of them.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Tustin. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

What is the price range of a 2026 Lexus IS at Tustin Lexus?

Lexus’s own published starting prices for the 2026 IS run from $46,895 to $51,345. The lowest-priced trim is the IS 350 F SPORT Design with rear-wheel drive, and the highest is the IS 350 F SPORT with all-wheel drive.

Those figures include the delivery charge. Lexus includes a $1,395 Delivery, Processing and Handling fee in its listed MSRP and DPH prices (Lexus USA Newsroom, 2025). The fee is already part of each starting price, so it is not an extra line on top.

Taxes and registration are added on top of these figures, and they can add thousands of dollars to the total.

What does each 2026 Lexus IS trim cost, rear-wheel and all-wheel drive?

The IS 350 F SPORT Design starts at $46,895 with rear-wheel drive and $48,895 with all-wheel drive.

The F SPORT Design is the lowest-priced IS, so it is the starting point for a buyer working to a set budget. The F SPORT is the next trim up, and it is priced higher with either drivetrain.

How much more does all-wheel drive cost on a 2026 Lexus IS?

All-wheel drive costs more on both IS trims. The F SPORT Design AWD starts at $48,895, against $46,895 for the rear-wheel F SPORT Design.

Subtract the rear-wheel price from the all-wheel price on the same trim, and you have the cost of all-wheel drive on that trim. Both drivetrains come with the same engine, so the difference in price is the price of the drivetrain.

If you want all-wheel drive, compare the AWD price on your chosen trim against the rear-wheel price on that same trim. Keep the trim fixed, and the comparison stays fair.

What does each step up in 2026 Lexus IS trim add?

The engine does not change from the entry trim to the top trim. Lexus’s published specifications list 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque for every IS 350 trim, including the AWD versions.

The step up from the F SPORT Design to the F SPORT is the gap between their starting prices, $46,895 and $49,345. That gap is what a buyer pays to move up a trim.

A buyer who wants the same engine performance can stay on the lowest-priced trim and save the difference. A buyer who wants the higher-priced trim is paying for trim content rather than more power.

What do taxes and fees add to a 2026 Lexus IS in Orange County?

Every figure in this example is hypothetical. Say a buyer picks the IS 350 F SPORT Design at $46,895 and registers the car in Tustin.

In Orange County, the countywide combined sales and use tax rate is 7.750%. That is the 7.25% statewide rate plus a 0.50% district tax, and Tustin is also 7.750% (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, 2026). Some cities add more. Santa Ana is at 9.250%, and Buena Park is at 8.750% (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, 2026).

The rate follows the buyer’s registration address rather than the dealer’s location (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, 2025). A buyer who registers in Santa Ana pays Santa Ana’s rate, even when buying in Tustin.

California also charges an annual vehicle license fee of 0.65% of the purchase price or value of the vehicle, paid instead of including the fee in property tax (California Department of Motor Vehicles, 2026). The transportation improvement fee is set by vehicle value. It is $198 for values from $35,000 to $59,999 (California DMV, Registration Fees).

The state also caps the dealer document processing charge. Under Vehicle Code section 4456.5, the charge cannot exceed $85 if the dealer is a private industry partner with the department, and it cannot exceed $70 if it is not (California Legislative Information, 2026).

Financing, leasing, or trade-In for a 2026 Lexus IS

At Tustin Lexus, you can pay with a loan or a lease, and the choices run from new Lexus financing and Lexus leases to loans on pre-owned cars.

Financing is the common choice. More than 80% of new car buyers financed their purchases in Q3 2025, compared with roughly 35% of used car buyers (Experian, 2025).

A loan and a lease answer different questions. A loan builds ownership over its term. A lease sets the monthly payment for a set period. Compare the monthly payment, the term and the total you pay under each before you choose.

If you plan to trade in a car, ask how its value is applied to the payment. Ask for that number in writing, so you can compare it with the same figure from another dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What engine and fuel economy does the 2026 Lexus IS 350 have?

The IS 350 uses a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine. The EPA certification record rates the rear-wheel drive model at 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.

What warranty comes with a new 2026 Lexus IS?

Lexus’s published warranty for the 2026 IS covers the basic warranty for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The corrosion warranty runs 72 months regardless of mileage.

How many people and how much cargo does the 2026 Lexus IS hold?

The 2026 IS seats five people. Row one has 44.8 inches of legroom, and row two has 32.2 inches. Maximum cargo space is 10.8 cubic feet.

Can I start a finance application for a Lexus IS online?

Yes. Tustin Lexus has a secure online finance application. It is an application, not a pre-approval, so treat it as a first step.

What should I ask for when comparing Lexus IS prices between dealers?

Ask each dealer for the total drive-off price on the same trim and drivetrain. Ask for the destination charge, the taxes, the registration and the documentation fee as separate lines. Compare each line, since the sales tax depends on the county where the car is registered.

Does Tustin Lexus service the Lexus IS after I buy it?

Yes. Our technicians are Lexus factory-trained and certified. While you wait, the service department has a Wi-Fi lounge, a complimentary café and a complimentary car wash.

Where can I see a 2026 Lexus IS in person in Orange County?

Tustin Lexus is at 45 Auto Center Dr, Tustin, CA 92782. The sales department is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday to Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sunday. The service department is open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday, and 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM on Saturday. The service center is closed Sunday.

Why buy a 2026 Lexus IS from Tustin Lexus in central Orange County?

Tustin Lexus has a 4.6-star Google rating across 3,465 reviews, and 87 in 100 of them are five-star (Google, 2026). Tustin Lexus is part of Group 1 Automotive, and we sell new Lexus models including the IS, the GX, the RX and the TX.

In a July 2026 Google review, Hoss B. wrote: “My sales representative Eddie was very professional and helped me through the entire transaction. The general manager Barron was also very accommodating and professional. Overall and excellent experience here.”

Service is handled by the same factory-trained technicians after the sale.

To start, browse 2026 Lexus IS models at Tustin Lexus, then visit us at 45 Auto Center Dr in Tustin with your trim, your drivetrain and your payment plan.

Tustin Lexus answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Tustin showroom, or call (714) 368-3200.

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