How much does a 2026 Lexus TX cost in Orange County, trim by trim?
The 2026 Lexus TX starts at a price the maker sets for each trim, from $58,490 for the TX 350 up to $82,160 for the TX 550h+ Luxury AWD. In Orange County, that sticker is where the bill begins, because sales tax and state charges sit on top of it. The real question is which trim and powertrain fit your budget, and how the out-the-door total is built. Tustin Lexus, in the Auto Center Drive auto mall in central Orange County, has a 4.6 Google rating across 3,465 reviews.
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 does each 2026 Lexus TX trim cost, from 350 to 550h+?
The 2026 Lexus TX starts at the published price for the TX 350 and climbs through Premium, Luxury, F SPORT Handling, the 500h hybrid and the 550h+ plug-in. Lexus publishes one starting price per trim, and no trim is priced the same as another. At Tustin Lexus in Tustin, we sell new TX and TX Hybrid models.
Lexus’s published 2026 starting prices, by trim:
| Trim | Starting MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|
| TX 350 | $58,490 |
| TX 350 AWD | $60,090 |
| TX 350 Premium | $61,290 |
| TX 350 Premium AWD | $62,890 |
| TX 350 Luxury | $63,640 |
| TX 350 Luxury AWD | $65,240 |
| TX 350 F SPORT Handling AWD | $67,760 |
| TX 500h F SPORT Performance Premium AWD | $72,010 |
| TX 500h F SPORT Performance Luxury AWD | $75,160 |
| TX 550h+ Luxury AWD | $82,160 |
Is the Orange County price of a Lexus TX different from the sticker price?
The starting price is the same at every dealer, because the maker sets one figure per trim. What changes in Orange County is what gets added on top, and the first addition is sales tax. On the CDTFA rate table effective July 1, 2026, Tustin’s combined sales and use tax rate is 7.750% (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, 2026). That rate applies to the trim’s starting price, so a buyer comparing the TX 350 with the TX 550h+ pays the same local rate on a much larger base.
What does a TX cost out the door in Orange County?
Out the door means the trim’s starting price plus sales tax and the state’s charges, so the sticker is only the first line of the total. California’s statewide sales and use tax rate is 7.25%, and in most areas local jurisdictions have added district taxes that range from 0.10% to 2.00%, with some areas carrying more than one district tax in effect (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, 2026). Ask for an itemized quote on the trim you want, so each line is written out before you sign.
Which TX powertrain is worth the price: 350, 500h or 550h+?
The TX 350 is the lowest-cost way into the TX, starting at $58,490, and it seats seven in the TX 350 and TX 350 AWD. The TX 500h F SPORT Performance Luxury AWD starts at $75,160 and makes 366 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, against 275 hp and 317 lb-ft for the TX 350. If your budget is firm, the 350 is the trim to start with. If you want the hybrid’s extra output, the 500h F SPORT Performance Luxury AWD is the trim to price first. The 550h+ Luxury AWD is the plug-in at the top of the range, starting at $82,160. At Tustin Lexus, we offer new Lexus financing and Lexus leases, so you can compare a loan and a lease on the powertrain you pick.
How do Tustin Lexus buyers describe pricing on a new TX or Lexus?
One May 2026 Google review shows how a buyer describes the price and rate at Tustin Lexus. In that review, Carlos A. wrote: “Ask for Jacob! I asked for him based on Google reviews and they were definitely spot on. Jacob is hard working, professional, courteous & knowledgeable. His supervisors, Baron & Matt, were very welcoming and made the process pleasant. Tatiana, the finance whiz, got me a better rate than my credit union. Overall, Exceptional and my family loves our new Lexus SUV!”
That account puts the price conversation in the finance office, where the rate is set. The store also has a secure online finance application, which is an application, not a pre-approval. We offer pre-owned loans as well as new Lexus financing and Lexus leases.
How do you finance or lease a 2026 Lexus TX at Tustin Lexus?
Tustin Lexus offers new Lexus financing and Lexus leases, and its secure online finance application lets you start that step before your visit. Take the trim you picked from the price list and run it through both paths, the loan and the lease, so you see the monthly picture for the same TX. A lease and a loan both begin with the same starting price, so the trim is the first decision either way.
Trading in a car can be part of the same visit. In a September 2026 Google review, Daniel A. wrote about trading in a leased UX 250h: “I leased a UX 250h about three years ago, and when it was time to trade it in for another vehicle, I decided to make it extra special by getting my mom an early birthday gift. I called Daniel Oah and arranged an appointment. From the moment I walked in, Daniel greeted me with respect and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He gave me top value for my trade-ins, and I drove off the lot in a brand-new NX 350h at an amazing price! For the first time in my life, I completed a car deal without spending more than two hours negotiating. It was such a great experience from start to finish. I highly recommend working with Daniel and Gilbert. They were professional, honest, and made the entire experience enjoyable. Thank you for helping make my mom’s early birthday gift extra special!”
Can you value a trade-in toward a new Lexus TX at Tustin Lexus?
Yes. Tustin Lexus accepts trade-ins and has an online appraisal tool, so you can get a value on your current car before you pick a TX trim. Run the appraisal first, then bring the figure with you alongside the starting price of the trim you want. That way the trade and the new TX are priced on the same sheet of paper.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest 2026 Lexus TX?
The cheapest 2026 Lexus TX is the TX 350, with a starting MSRP of $58,490. The TX 350 AWD starts at $60,090, and both are the lowest-priced ways into the lineup. Sales tax and state charges are added on top of either starting price.
Does the TX Hybrid cost more than the TX 350?
Yes. The TX 500h F SPORT Performance Premium AWD starts at $72,010, and the Luxury AWD version starts at $75,160, against $58,490 for the TX 350. EPA-certified, the TX 500h AWD is rated 27 city, 28 highway and 27 combined mpg, while the TX 350 and TX 350 AWD are rated 23 combined.
What fees get added to a Lexus TX price in California?
California’s base vehicle registration fee is $76 for original registration or renewal, and it is billed alongside a separate California Highway Patrol fee of $34 (California Department of Motor Vehicles, 2026). California also charges an annual vehicle license fee of 0.65% of the purchase price or value of the vehicle, which the DMV says is paid instead of the fee being included in your property tax (California Department of Motor Vehicles, 2026). Sales tax is added on top of those charges.
Does the 2026 TX seat seven?
Yes, in the TX 350 and TX 350 AWD. The Premium and Luxury trims seat six or seven, and the F SPORT Handling AWD, the TX 500h F SPORT Performance trims and the TX 550h+ Luxury AWD seat six.
How Tustin Lexus lets you price a TX before you step in
Your budget decides which TX trim fits, and Tustin Lexus lets you price that trim before you step in. At 45 Auto Center Drive, Tustin, CA 92782, you can shop the TX and TX Hybrid online, run a finance application, and value a trade with an online appraisal tool.
Buyers rate us 4.6 stars across 3,465 Google reviews, and 87 in 100 of them are five-star (Google, 2026). In a July 2026 Google review, Bob Mitchell wrote: “The entire experience of buying a certified Lexus in Tustin was the most pleasant car buying experience of the last 40 years. Professional. Pleasant. Competitive. Definitely worthy of a five-star review.” His word for the deal was competitive, which is the reason to price your trim with us first.
Sales hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Choose the trim and powertrain from the price list, then bring your trade value and finance questions to our sales team.
Tustin Lexus turns a trim-by-trim budget into a plan you can check before you sign. Start with the TX that fits your budget, then bring your trade and financing questions 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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