2011 Lexus RX 350 (June 2011)

The RX 350 comes in front or all-wheel drive. It's also available as a hybrid, the RX 450h, which is reviewed separately. Though its gas mileage is substantially better than the RX 350's, the hybrid also costs more than $5,000 more. So it would take many years to offset its price premium in fuel savings. For 2011, the only notable change to the RX is its standard brake override system. Because the 2010 and 2011 models are so similar, you could save some money by taking a 2010 model off a dealer’s hands.

MSRP: $38,375 - $39,775
Invoice: $34,728 - $35,995
MPG: 18 City / 25 Hwy

Lease Deal

Deal: $499 a month for 36 months with $4,198 due at signing
Notes: Offer available on RX 350 with AWD in New England, Greater New York, Mid Atlantic
Expires: 07/27/11

2011 Lexus ES (June 2011)

The 2011 Lexus ES is a carryover from last year. The ES has only one trim option, but Lexus allows you to customize by adding one of two packages. Unfortunately, the cheapest package costs about $2,000, and the most expensive is about $5,000, making the 2011 ES reach almost $40,000. Shoppers receive a lot of high-tech convenient options, but once some buyers calculate their monthly payment they might look elsewhere.

Shoppers should note that last year, the ES was included in a massive and highly-publicized recall due to a floor mat design that can trap the vehicle's accelerator pedal, causing unintended acceleration. If you plan to purchase a 2010 model, make sure everything is in order before you drive your car off the lot.

MSRP: $36,025 - $36,025
Invoice: $32,662 - $32,662
MPG: 19 City / 27 Hwy

Lease Deal

Deal: $419 a month for 36 months with $4,118 due at signing
Notes: Offer available in New England, Greater New York, Mid Atlantic
Expires: 07/27/11

2011 Lexus GS (June 2011)

The Lexus GS is available in two well-equipped trim levels based on the powertrain you choose. The GS 350 features a 303 horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and is available with all-wheel drive. The GS 460 doesn’t have an all-wheel drive option, but offers improved performance courtesy of its 4.6-liter V8, which puts 342 horsepower to the rear wheels. The additional power of the GS 460 costs about $6,500 more than a base GS 350. Still, the GS generally undercuts the competition, with base prices below the Infiniti M and the Mercedes E-Class sedan.

For 2011, the GS includes only a few changes from the 2010 model year. The most significant addition is a brake override system that helps prevent unintentional acceleration.

MSRP: $46,100 - $48,050
Invoice: $41,490 - $43,244
MPG: 19 (2010) City / 26 (2010) Hwy

Lease Deal

Deal: $599 a month for 36 months with $4,298 due at signing
Notes: Offer available on GS 350 with AWD in New England, Greater New York, Mid Atlantic
Expires: 07/27/11

2011 Lexus IS (June 2011)

For 2011, the Lexus IS gets a minor facelift that updates the car’s exterior, interior, adds a new F Sport package and brings a first for the IS lineup: an all-wheel drive IS 350. With AWD competition from Audi, BMW, Cadillac and Infiniti, it only made sense for Lexus to get in on the act.

While the 2011 Lexus IS looks sleeker, it is mechanically similar to than the older IS. Exterior updates include a new front grill and bumper, new LED daytime running lights, refreshed taillights and a revised tailpipe design. On the inside, the interior remains largely the same but the 2011 IS benefits from new, optional F Sport seats that have grippy microfiber to hold the driver in place during aggressive driving.

MSRP: $32,645 - $32,645
Invoice: $29,379 - $29,379
MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy

Lease Deal

Deal: $349 a month for 36 months with $4,048 due at signing
Notes: Offer available on IS 250 with AWD in New England, Greater New York, Mid Atlantic
Expires: 07/27/11

2011 Lexus RX 350

The RX 350 comes in front or all-wheel drive. It's also available as a hybrid, the RX 450h, which is reviewed separately. Though its gas mileage is substantially better than the RX 350's, the hybrid also costs more than $5,000 more. So it would take many years to offset its price premium in fuel savings. For 2011, the only notable change to the RX is its standard brake override system. Because the 2010 and 2011 models are so similar, you could save some money by taking a 2010 model off a dealer’s hands.

MSRP: $38,375 - $39,775
Invoice: $34,728 - $35,995
MPG: 18 City / 25 Hwy

Lease Deal

Deal: $469 per month for 36 months with $3,944 down (New England, New York, Mid Atlantic)
Deal: $479 per month for 36 months with $3,454 down (Southeast)
Deal: $449 per month for 36 months with $3,499 down (Southern California, Northern California)
Note: RX 350
Deal: $439 per month for 36 months with $3,895 down (Ohio Valley)
Deal: $439 per month for 36 months with $3,895 down (Midwest)
Deal: $469 per month for 36 months with $3,499 down (Mountain, Pacific Northwest)
Note: RX 350 AWD
Expires: 04/04/11

2011 Lexus ES

The 2011 Lexus ES is a carryover from last year. The ES has only one trim option, but Lexus allows you to customize by adding one of two packages. Unfortunately, the cheapest package costs about $2,000, and the most expensive is about $5,000, making the 2011 ES reach almost $40,000. Shoppers receive a lot of high-tech convenient options, but once some buyers calculate their monthly payment they might look elsewhere.

Shoppers should note that last year, the ES was included in a massive and highly-publicized recall due to a floor mat design that can trap the vehicle's accelerator pedal, causing unintended acceleration. If you plan to purchase a 2010 model, make sure everything is in order before you drive your car off the lot.

MSRP: $36,025 - $36,025
Invoice: $32,662 - $32,662
MPG: 19 City / 27 Hwy

Lease Deal

Deal: $399 per month for 36 months with $3,874 down (New England, New York, Mid Atlantic)
Deal: $419 per month for 36 months with $3,939 down (Southeast)
Deal: $379 per month for 36 months with $3,995 down (Ohio Valley)
Deal: $389 per month for 36 months with $3,995 down (Midwest)
Deal: $399 per month for 36 months with $3,499 down (Mountain, Southern California, Northern California, Pacific Northwest)
Note: ES 350
Expires: 04/04/11

2011 Lexus GX

The 2011 Lexus GX 460 comes in two trims. Base and Premium. In keeping with the GX’s truck heritage, both come standard with four-wheel drive. For 2011, changes are few, though the GX gets a standard brake override system. With the new system, applying the brakes immediately cuts off the throttle.
MSRP: $52,445 - $57,240
Invoice: $46,674 - $50,942
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy

Lease Deal

Deal: $679 per month for 36 months with $4,154 down (New England, New York, Mid Atlantic)
Note: GX 460
Expires: 04/04/11

2011 Lexus GS

The Lexus GS is available in two well-equipped trim levels based on the powertrain you choose. The GS 350 features a 303 horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and is available with all-wheel drive. The GS 460 doesn’t have an all-wheel drive option, but offers improved performance courtesy of its 4.6-liter V8, which puts 342 horsepower to the rear wheels. The additional power of the GS 460 costs about $6,500 more than a base GS 350. Still, the GS generally undercuts the competition, with base prices below the Infiniti M and the Mercedes E-Class sedan.

For 2011, the GS includes only a few changes from the 2010 model year. The most significant addition is a brake override system that helps prevent unintentional acceleration.

MSRP: $46,100 - $48,050
Invoice: $41,490 - $43,244
MPG: 19 (2010) City / 26 (2010) Hwy

Lease Deal

Deal: $559 per month for 36 months with $4,034 down (New England, New York, Mid Atlantic)
Deal: $599 per month for 36 months with $3,499 down (Southern California, Northern California)
Note: GS 350
Deal: $599 per month for 36 months with $3,499 down (Mountain, Pacific Northwest)
Note: GS 350 AWD
Expires: 04/04/11 

2011 Lexus IS

For 2011, the Lexus IS gets a minor facelift that updates the car’s exterior, interior, adds a new F Sport package and brings a first for the IS lineup: an all-wheel drive IS 350. With AWD competition from Audi, BMW, Cadillac and Infiniti, it only made sense for Lexus to get in on the act.

While the 2011 Lexus IS looks sleeker, it is mechanically similar to than the older IS. Exterior updates include a new front grill and bumper, new LED daytime running lights, refreshed taillights and a revised tailpipe design. On the inside, the interior remains largely the same but the 2011 IS benefits from new, optional F Sport seats that have grippy microfiber to hold the driver in place during aggressive driving.

MSRP: $32,645 - $32,645
Invoice: $29,379 - $29,379
MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy

Lease Deal

Deal: $349 per month for 36 months with $3,824 down (New England, New York, Mid Atlantic)
Deal: $339 per month for 36 months with $3,495 down (Ohio Valley)
Deal: $349 per month for 36 months with $3,495 down (Midwest)
Deal: $369 per month for 36 months with $3,499 down (Mountain, Pacific Northwest)
Note: IS 250 AWD
Deal: $359 per month for 36 months with $3,319 down (Southeast)
Deal: $349 per month for 36 months with $3,499 down (Southern California, Northern California)
Note: IS 250
Expires: 04/04/11