2026 Lexus IS: 5-Year Cost of Ownership
An estimate of what a 2026 Lexus IS typically costs to own over 5 years, based on a real $54,811 market price and 22 MPG combined.
Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026
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How it compares
The 2026 Lexus IS ranks #20 of 22 sedans in our database for lowest 5-year cost — $8,367 more than the average sedan in our database ($34,243). Here’s how it stacks up against similarly priced rivals:
2026 Ford Mustang
$37,4695-year total · $624/mo · $46,289 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Toyota Crown
$39,5265-year total · $659/mo · $51,473 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6
$41,0195-year total · $684/mo · $51,160 market priceFull breakdown →2026 Dodge Charger
$46,2805-year total · $771/mo · $60,834 market priceFull breakdown →Where it costs the least to own
Gas prices, insurance rates, sales tax and registration fees change the 5-year cost of a 2026 Lexus IS by about $9,249 depending on where you live.
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Quick answers
How much does a 2026 Lexus IS cost per month to own?
About $710 a month averaged over 5 years, or $42,610 in total. That covers depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and sales tax and fees, but not loan interest.
How much value does a 2026 Lexus IS lose in 5 years?
About $18,926, or 35% of its $54,811 market price. That’s based on what real 5-year-old examples sell for today.
How much does a 2026 Lexus IS cost to fuel?
At 22 MPG combined, 12,000 miles a year and $3.50/gallon, fuel costs about $1,909 a year ($159/month).
Is a 2026 Lexus IS cheap to own compared with other sedans?
It ranks #20 of 22 for lowest 5-year cost among the sedans we track, costing $8,367 more than the average sedan in our database ($34,243). It works out to about $0.71 per mile driven.
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