2027 Lexus ES: real cost in California
See the ES on Lexus's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 350e Premium · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$49,005the advertised price
Drive away$55,024with fees and tax
Loan payment$853/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,389/moeverything, after resale
$55,024 to drive away + $62,053 to run it for 6 years − $17,052 back at resale = $100,025, or $1,389 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$55,024
Running it, 6 yrs+$62,053
Back at resale−$17,052
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$49,005Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,539Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,669Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,489Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$11,382Maintenanceestimate
+$9,322Charging13,500 mi a year at 122 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$7,305Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,160California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years35% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,052True cost $100,025 ÷ 72 months$1,389 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan202.4 in long
Seats5
Cargo13.3 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.4–5.6 in
Engine and fuel
Engine221–338 hp electric or hybrid, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph5.4–7.4 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy44–46 MPG · 122 MPGeEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistHands-free in traffic jamsunder about 25 mph · some trims or an option
Warranty4 yrspowertrain 6 yrs · battery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years35% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| 350e Premium | $49,005 | $55,024 | $100,025 | $1,389/mo | 122 MPGe | — No |
| 350h Premium FWD | $51,200 | $57,416 | $98,259 | ✓ $1,365/mo | 46 MPG | — No |
| 500e Premium | $52,005 | $58,293 | $103,888 | $1,443/mo | 122 MPGe | ✓ Yes |
| 350h Premium AWD | $52,600 | $58,942 | $100,232 | $1,392/mo | 44 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350h Premium+ FWD | $56,000 | $62,647 | $103,395 | $1,436/mo | 46 MPG | — No |
| 350h Premium+ AWD | $57,400 | $64,173 | $105,368 | $1,463/mo | 44 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 350e Luxury | $57,405 | $64,179 | $111,456 | $1,548/mo | 122 MPGe | — No |
| 500e Luxury | $60,405 | $67,448 | $115,066 | $1,598/mo | 122 MPGe | ✓ Yes |
350e Premium
$1,389/mo
True cost
350h PremiumFWD
✓ $1,365/mo
True cost
500e Premium
$1,443/mo
True cost
350h PremiumAWD
$1,392/mo
True cost
350h Premium+FWD
$1,436/mo
True cost
350h Premium+AWD
$1,463/mo
True cost
350e Luxury
$1,548/mo
True cost
500e Luxury
$1,598/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
350e Premium$49,005
350h Premium FWD$51,200
500e Premium$52,005
350h Premium AWD$52,600
350h Premium+ FWD$56,000
350h Premium+ AWD$57,400
350e Luxury$57,405
500e Luxury$60,405
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from 350h Premium+ FWD
Parking sensors
+ $1,220
✓ from 350h Premium+ FWD
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
+ $3,635
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
+ $3,635
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓
✓
✓ from 350e Luxury
Head-up display
✓ from 350h Premium+ FWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ 500e Premium to 350h Premium AWD
✓
✓ from 500e Luxury
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingRemote startTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the 350e Premium (48 items)
- Dual-zone climate control with interior air filters, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode
- 8-way power-adjustable driver seat w/ memory and 2-way lumbar adjustment
- 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat
- Perforated NuLuxe interior trim
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Power-adjustable tilting and telescoping steering column
- Seating for five
- Heated steering wheel
- Thematic ambient lighting
- Lexus 10-speaker Premium Audio System
- Active noise control
- 2 front 60W USB-Cports
- 2 rear 60W USB-Cports
- Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column
- Lexus Memory System for driver’sseat, outside mirrors and steering wheel
- Wireless phone charger
- Acoustic front and side window glass
- Digital latch electronic door handles
- Power Moonroof
- LED headlamps and daytime running lights
- LED taillamps
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear camera washer
- Power trunk w/ kick sensor
- Heated power-folding outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Drive Mode Select (ECO, Normal, Sport, Custom)
- Braking regen paddle shifters
- AC dual-voltage charging cable supporting Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V) input
- CCS to NACS (J1772 to J3400) AC plug adapter
- CCS1 to NACS (J 1772 combo to J3400) DC plug adapter
- Lexus Safety System+ 4.0
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- HomeLink garage door opener
- SmartAccess
- Lexus app
- Safety Connect (5-year trial included)
- Service Connect (5-year trial included)
- Remote Connect (minimum 3-year trial included)
- Wi-Fi Connect (30-day/unlimited data trial included)
- Drive Connect with Cloud Navigation, Intelligent Assistant and Destination Assist w/ minimum 3-year-trial
- Bluetooth and USB smartphone connectivity
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-month trial included)
- Integrated Streaming w/ Spotify (requires active Wi-Fi Connect trial or subscription)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto compatibility
- 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display
- Lexus Interface w/14.0-inch touchscreen display 5G network dependent
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 ES models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 ES in California?
- $55,024 to drive away for the 350e Premium, from a $49,005 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $853 loan payment, about $1,397 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,389 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Ultra WhiteCloudburst GrayIridiumWavelengthCaviarCopper Crest
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US prices in US dollars from Lexus's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.