Model year guide

2004 Lexus IS 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Lexus IS 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 21 on record.

2004 Lexus IS 300 — representative photo
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2004 Lexus IS 300 at a glance

Combined18 mpg
Typical price$5,076

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Lexus IS 300 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2004 Lexus IS 300 worth?

Low
$2,800
Typical price
$5,076
High
$7,400

From 21 comparable 2004 Lexus IS 300 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Lexus IS 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,300
Total$26,050
Per mile$0.35

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($5,076) with the same model 3 model-years older ($3,101), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2004 Lexus IS 300 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · 300
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 215 hp

2004 Lexus IS 300 vehicles on record

Other Lexus IS 300 model years

2004 Lexus IS 300 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2004 Lexus IS 300 get?

The 2004 Lexus IS 300 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2004 Lexus IS 300 worth?

Comparable 2004 Lexus IS 300 listings run roughly $2,800–$7,400, typically around $5,076 (from 21 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.