How much does a 2026 Lexus RX cost in Orange County, trim by trim?
A 2026 Lexus RX starts at $52,775 for the RX 350 Standard with front-wheel drive, and the price climbs by trim and powertrain to $73,410 for the RX 450h+ Luxury AWD. Tustin Lexus sells the 2026 RX line at 45 Auto Center Drive in central Orange County, and these are Lexus’s published 2026 starting prices.
Sales tax, registration and fees sit on top of those figures. Seeing the whole ladder first shows which trim, drive system and powertrain drive the total.
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 starting price of a 2026 Lexus RX?
The 2026 Lexus RX starts at $52,775, the starting MSRP of the RX 350 Standard with front-wheel drive, according to Lexus’s published 2026 pricing. That makes it the lowest-priced RX trim. All-wheel drive on the same Standard trim starts at $54,375.
At Tustin Lexus, we sell new Lexus RX and RX PHEV inventory. The technicians who service Lexus vehicles are Lexus factory-trained and certified, so the same people who sell the RX also keep it running.
How much does each 2026 Lexus RX 350 gas trim cost?
Six gas-powered RX 350 trims are listed, from $52,775 for the Standard with front-wheel drive to $65,095 for the Luxury with all-wheel drive. Each trim has a starting MSRP for front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or both.
| Trim | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $52,775 | $54,375 |
| Premium | $54,950 | $56,550 |
| F SPORT Design | $57,280 | $58,880 |
| Premium+ | $58,440 | $60,040 |
| F SPORT Handling | Not listed | $61,550 |
| Luxury | $63,495 | $65,095 |
The F SPORT Handling trim is listed only with all-wheel drive, so it is the one trim where the drive system is already chosen for you. The other five trims come in both versions, and the all-wheel drive price sits above the front-wheel drive price on each one.
What do the 2026 Lexus RX hybrid and plug-in trims cost?
The hybrid and plug-in RX trims start at $55,075 for the RX 350h Standard AWD and reach $73,410 for the RX 450h+ Luxury AWD. Every hybrid trim is listed with all-wheel drive:
- RX 350h Standard AWD: $55,075
- RX 350h Premium AWD: $57,250
- RX 350h F SPORT Design AWD: $59,580
- RX 350h Premium+ AWD: $60,740
- RX 350h Luxury AWD: $65,795
- RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD: $68,450
- RX 450h+ Premium AWD: $66,780
- RX 450h+ Luxury AWD: $73,410
The RX 450h+ is the only plug-in trim, with a Premium at $66,780 and a Luxury at $73,410. At Tustin Lexus, we also list new RX PHEV inventory, so the plug-in trims are available to see in person.
What does a 2026 Lexus RX cost out the door in Tustin?
The out-the-door price is the MSRP plus sales tax, registration and the fees California sets. In Tustin, the combined sales tax rate is 7.750% (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, 2026), and it applies to the MSRP of any trim in the lineup.
California’s annual vehicle license fee is 0.65% of the purchase price or value of the vehicle, and the state collects it each year instead of folding it into property tax (California Department of Motor Vehicles, 2026). That fee drops over the first 11 renewal years, so the first years of ownership carry the highest rate. Budget for tax and fees on top of the trim you pick. They are not included in the sticker price.
Which 2026 Lexus RX trim fits which Orange County buyer?
For the lowest entry price, the RX 350 Standard with front-wheel drive starts at $52,775. For the most fuel economy in the lineup, the RX 350h AWD is EPA-certified at 37 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 36 mpg combined.
A buyer who needs all-wheel drive in a gas RX has the RX 350 AWD, which the EPA certifies at 24 mpg combined. The RX 500h AWD hybrid is certified at 27 mpg combined, with a starting MSRP of $68,450. A buyer who wants plug-in power picks between the RX 450h+ Premium AWD at $66,780 and the Luxury AWD at $73,410.
Resale is part of the cost too. Kelley Blue Book named Lexus its 2026 Best Resale Value Luxury Brand, and the 2026 RX led the three Lexus models that won category awards with a 51.5 percent five-year resale value (Kelley Blue Book, 2026).
What do Tustin Lexus buyers say about the price and the sales process?
Tustin Lexus holds a 4.6 Google rating across 3,465 reviews (Google, 2026). Buyers who write about the purchase describe staff who take them through the transaction in a professional, helpful way.
In a July 2026 Google review, Hoss B. wrote: “My sales representative Eddie was very professional and helped me through the entire transaction.” Hoss B. closed the review with: “Overall and excellent experience here.”
How do I get a Lexus RX price and trade-in value from Tustin Lexus?
Pick the trim and powertrain first, since the price follows from that choice. At Tustin Lexus, we accept trade-ins and have an online appraisal tool, so you can see a value for your current car before you visit.
We also offer new Lexus financing and Lexus leases, plus pre-owned loans, and you can start a secure online finance application before you come in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest 2026 Lexus RX?
The cheapest 2026 Lexus RX is the RX 350 Standard with front-wheel drive, at a starting MSRP of $52,775. The next lowest trim is the RX 350 Standard with all-wheel drive, at $54,375. Both are gas trims with the same 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque.
Is the F SPORT Handling trim available with front-wheel drive?
No. The RX 350 F SPORT Handling is listed only with all-wheel drive, starting at $61,550. Buyers who want that trim need to plan for all-wheel drive from the start.
Which 2026 Lexus RX costs the most?
The RX 450h+ Luxury AWD costs the most, with a starting MSRP of $73,410. It is the plug-in hybrid version of the RX, and the RX 500h F SPORT Performance at $68,450 is the highest-priced hybrid that is not a plug-in.
Does Tustin Lexus accept trade-ins on a new RX purchase?
Yes. At Tustin Lexus, we accept trade-ins and have an online appraisal tool you can use before you visit.
Can I apply for Lexus financing online before I visit?
Yes. Tustin Lexus offers a secure online finance application for new Lexus financing and leases. It is an application, not a pre-approval, so bring the trim and the trade details to the visit.
What does registration cost on a new Lexus RX?
California’s base vehicle registration fee is $76 for original registration or renewal, billed alongside a separate $34 California Highway Patrol fee (California Department of Motor Vehicles, 2026). Those two fixed charges are the start of the registration bill before any value-based fees apply.
How Tustin Lexus appraises your trade and starts financing online
A price ladder helps most when the trade-in and the loan are settled before you walk in, and Tustin Lexus is set up for that. The store accepts trade-ins through an online appraisal tool and takes a secure online finance application, so you arrive with a trade value and a financing step already started.
Tustin Lexus holds a 4.6 Google rating across 3,465 reviews, and 87 in 100 of them are five-star. In a July 2026 Google review, Jennifer T. wrote: “Steve was great! He was attentive and detailed and answered all the questions I had. The appointment was smooth and Lexus made it very easy. I would work with Steve again!” Another July 2026 Google review from Teresa K. reads: “Jim Olson and the gentlemen who checked me in were great to work with and took great care of me and my car. Thank you!”
The store sits at 45 Auto Center Drive, Tustin, CA 92782, and is part of Group 1 Automotive. Pick the trim, then bring your trade and your questions to Tustin Lexus.
Tustin Lexus is the central Orange County store where the RX price, the trade-in and the finance application all get settled before you sit down. Start with the trim you want, then bring your current car to 45 Auto Center Drive.
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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