2026 Lexus UX: real cost in California
See the UX on Lexus's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 300h · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$39,050the advertised price
Drive away$44,174with fees and tax
Loan payment$668/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,195/moeverything, after resale
$44,174 to drive away + $61,806 to run it for 6 years − $19,934 back at resale = $86,046, or $1,195 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$44,174
Running it, 6 yrs+$61,806
Back at resale−$19,934
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$39,050Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,644Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,375Maintenanceestimate
+$11,239Fuel13,500 mi a year at 43 MPG
+$10,824Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,366Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$8,913Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,089Resale after 6 years51% of MSRP, you get this back
−$19,934True cost $86,046 ÷ 72 months$1,195 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV176.9 in long
Seats5
Cargo17.2 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance6.3 in
Engine and fuel
Engine196 hp hybrid, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph6.6–6.8 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy42–43 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18"225/50R18
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty4 yrspowertrain 6 yrs · battery 10 yrs
Resale at 6 years51% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 196 hp, 5 seats.| 300h FWD | $39,050 | $44,174 | $86,046 | ✓ $1,195/mo | 43 MPG | — No |
| 300h AWD | $40,620 | $45,885 | $87,983 | $1,222/mo | 42 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 300h Premium FWD | $42,320 | $47,738 | $89,544 | $1,244/mo | 43 MPG | — No |
| 300h F SPORT Design FWD | $42,885 | $48,353 | $90,149 | $1,252/mo | 43 MPG | — No |
| 300h Premium AWD | $43,890 | $49,449 | $91,481 | $1,271/mo | 42 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 300h F SPORT Design AWD | $44,455 | $50,065 | $92,086 | $1,279/mo | 42 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| 300h F SPORT Handling FWD | $47,470 | $53,351 | $95,054 | $1,320/mo | 43 MPG | — No |
| 300h F SPORT Handling AWD | $49,040 | $55,062 | $96,991 | $1,347/mo | 42 MPG | ✓ Yes |
300hFWD
✓ $1,195/mo
True cost
300hAWD
$1,222/mo
True cost
300h PremiumFWD
$1,244/mo
True cost
300h F SPORT DesignFWD
$1,252/mo
True cost
300h PremiumAWD
$1,271/mo
True cost
300h F SPORT DesignAWD
$1,279/mo
True cost
300h F SPORT HandlingFWD
$1,320/mo
True cost
300h F SPORT HandlingAWD
$1,347/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
300h FWD$39,050
300h AWD$40,620
300h Premium FWD$42,320
300h F SPORT Design FWD$42,885
300h Premium AWD$43,890
300h F SPORT Design AWD$44,455
300h F SPORT Handling FWD$47,470
300h F SPORT Handling AWD$49,040
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
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
+ $250
✓ from 300h F SPORT Handling FWD
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ 300h FWD to 300h AWD
+ $375
+ Option
+ $375
+ Option
Remote start
✓ 300h FWD to 300h AWD
Power liftgate
✓ 300h FWD to 300h Premium FWD
+ $550
✓
+ $550
✓ from 300h F SPORT Handling FWD
Wireless phone charging
✓ 300h FWD to 300h AWD
+ $75
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ 300h FWD to 300h AWD
✓ from 300h F SPORT Handling FWD
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ 300h FWD to 300h AWD
+ $900
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ 300h FWD to 300h AWD
+ $1,405
+ $1,405
✓ from 300h F SPORT Handling FWD
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ 300h Premium AWD to 300h F SPORT Design AWD
✓ from 300h F SPORT Handling AWD
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPremium sound systemTow hitch includedPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the 300h 300h FWD (28 items)
- Dual-zone climate control with interior air filter
- Eight-way power-adjustable front seats
- 60/40-split folding rear seats
- Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
- Washi interior trim
- Nuluxe-trimmed seating
- Seating for 5
- Lexus Interface 5 with 8.0-inch touchscreen display
- Adjustable rear cargo deckboard
- 7.0-inch multi-information display
- Four USB ports
- 6-speaker Lexus premium sound system
- Bi-LED headlamps, LED taillamps and daytime running lights
- 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with Dark Gray and machined finish and run-flat tires
- Drive Mode Select with ECO, Normal and Sport drive modes
- EV drive mode
- Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Backup Camera
- Safety Connect 4 with up to 10-year trial
- Service Connect 4 with up to 10-year trial
- Remote Connect 43-year trial
- Wi-Fi Connect 4 with up to 30-day/3GB trial Drive Connect 5 with Cloud Navigation, Intelligent
- Assistant and Destination Assist 3-year trial
- Wireless Apple CarPlay integration
- Wireless Android Auto compatibility
- SiriusXM 3-month Platinum Plan
- Bluetooth Connectivity
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 UX models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2025 · 81,893 vehicles
The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators.Recall 26V341000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 141 vehicles
Certain wires in the engine room wire harness that supply power to the motor generator electronic control unit (MG ECU) may become fractured and separate, which can result in a loss of power.Recall 24V587000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 UX in California?
- $44,174 to drive away for the 300h, from a $39,050 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $668 loan payment, about $1,272 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,195 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
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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.