john341

https://www.lexus.com/models/ES


Brochure

95bat

Thanks for posting this, I've been waiting for it to go live!

I was expecting a $55k price tag, but looks like the ultra lux and F Sport are around 51-53k. More expensive than 2018s, but not too. It is $10k more than an Avalon... I'm interested to see if it's worth it.

bc6152

I just did an Ultra Lux build with everything that I want - and don't want. MSRP was $50, 834.00. This included the pano roof @ $500.00 which I don't want but think I'd have to take nonetheless. Also I'd delete the optional 18" wheels @ $950.00. Only other addition is side moldings @ $199.99. Have to wait and see how these vehicles come in. Probably the UL cars will be loaded up. On a different note, just found out I'll be moving to Delaware where there is NO state tax on cars or anything else. About $3000.00 savings vs. Pennsylvania...

mikemu30

Am I reading this right that the FSport is only available with the Nuluxe fake leather?

Mike728

I think that's common among the FSport family. Maybe not the LS.

mikemu30

I don't think that's case with the RX but maybe I'm wrong.

Mike728

I just checked. Looks like it's just the lower end models. IS, NX and now ES.

mikemu30

Wow - a $50K+ car is now lower end

bc6152

In talking to a Lexus salesman regarding the 2019's and all their options, he explained that manufacturers are trending away from real leather and going to synthetics. I found this to be true with Audi which I looked at the other day, and Benz as well. Whether this is true I don't know, but looks like it's slowly happening. The NX that I looked at a few days ago - my daughter wants one - had Nuluxe. This was the first I had seen Nuluxe and I've got to say that I was very impressed with the look, feel, and quality. IMO it looks as good as real leather and probably wears even better. No leather smell...

mikemu30

It is true indeed. No doubt it wears better and looks real. But knowing it's fake is a bit of a bummer at this price point.

johna1213

I am fine with the base model except for the 8 inch screen. Just built one and you have to add a ton of options ($5,000) to get the 12.3-inch screen. At 45k i start to think of other car options.

LexBob2

I believe Audi is still leather only on their U S. models, at least for now. BMW's come with synthetic standard on all but their flagship vehicles.

bc6152

Me and daughter looked at a 2018 Audi Q5 - with synthetic leather. Over $50,000.00... Upholstery was gorgeous, but synthetic nonetheless...

Hoovey689

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Call me crazy, I like the new Sunlit Green color. Saw this on a hybrid yesterday. Reminds me of the new Atomic silver and the old Bamboo Pearl (RX350 2nd gen) had a baby

mikemu30

My daughter has an 18 Q5 which I can swear has genuine leather.