We cross-shopped three others and this won on fuel economy. road noise on the highway is the trade-off.
EXPERT REVIEW · SEDAN
2026 Lexus IS review
Lexus IS: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review
8.6/10 OffLot expert score
The 2026 Lexus IS sits near the top of its class. Efficient in mixed driving; standard driver-assist suite. Road noise on coarse pavement and rear headroom is tight for tall passengers, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $42,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.
What's good
- Efficient in mixed driving
- Standard driver-assist suite
- Comfortable front seats on long trips
What to check
- Road noise on coarse pavement
- Rear headroom is tight for tall passengers
Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $42,000.
Owner reviews · 4.0 of 5 from 3 owners
Replaced an older Lexus with this one. Big step up in fuel economy; I'd like a little more rear headroom.
Replaced an older Lexus with this one. Big step up in fuel economy; I'd like a little more rear headroom.
Price trend · used Lexus IS, 12 months
Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $27,563 · -4.41% last 30 days · -2.2% year over year.