The Aging Lexus IS Gets One More Price Increase for 2027AutoblogJacob OlivaWed, September 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Stretching the Life CycleThe Lexus IS is practically a dinosaur among sport sedans, but it's managed to hang on thanks to a recent facelift and a shuffled lineup. Those tweaks kept it looking sharp, but also nudged its price tag dangerously close to its German rivals.For 2027, Lexus remains faithful to that trend. The IS comes back mostly untouched, but – surprise – prices are climbing again. The only real news is a Special Appearance Package that spices up the looks, while everything under the skin stays exactly the same.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe 2027 IS now kicks off at $47,545, including Lexus' $1,395 delivery, processing, and handling fee. The price bump isn't as wild as last year's, but it keeps pushing the IS further up the ladder as the cost of entry into Lexus' sport sedan club.Trim2026 MSRP2027 MSRPIncreaseIS 350 F SPORT Design$46,895$47,545+$650IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD$48,895$49,545+$650IS 350 F SPORT$49,345$49,845+$500IS 350 F SPORT AWD$51,345$51,845+$500IS 350 F SPORT Special Appearance Package$61,485––IS 350 F SPORT Special Appearance Package AWD$63,095––Pricing includes destination and handlingEverything Carries Over… AlmostIf you were hoping for big changes to go with the price bump, you're out of luck. The 2027 IS soldiers on with the same 3.5-liter V6 making 311 horsepower. Adaptive Variable Suspension, Drive Mode Select, and the Torsen limited-slip diff all stick around for rear-drive F SPORT models.Inside, it's business as usual. Every IS gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen with the Lexus Interface system, plus a matching digital gauge cluster. The 10-speaker Lexus Premium Sound is standard, but you can still splurge for the 17-speaker Mark Levinson setup if you want to rattle your windows.Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 remains standard, bringing features such as Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Proactive Driving Assist.AdvertisementAdvertisementA few minor tweaks include heated steering wheels as standard on F SPORT Design models, plus a fresh set of 19-inch black and machine-finished wheels for 2027.Jared Rosenholtz/AutoblogView the 4 images of this gallery on the original articleBut There's a New Special Appearance PackageThe headline for 2027 is the new Special Appearance Package for the IS 350 F SPORT. Lexus is rolling out an exclusive color called Envious – a deep green that you won't find anywhere else in the IS lineup. Throw in 19-inch black forged BBS wheels, and you've got a sedan that stands out, even if the go-fast bits stay the same.Inside, the tweaks keep coming: black NuLuxe seats with Ultrasuede inserts, green contrast stitching, and satin chrome trim to tie it to the exterior. Mechanically, however, there's no difference. The Special Appearance Package is all about looks, not speed, so you're just getting another way to personalize your IS without touching that V6.AdvertisementAdvertisementOf note, Lexus hasn't revealed pricing for the package yet. The 2027 lineup is expected to reach dealerships later this year.LexusView the 4 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.