2003 Lexus IS: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2003 IS, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 1,446 vehicles built
  • 7 for sale right now

Which IS is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your IS

What actually differs

300 JTHBD192-3 300 JTHED192-3
Body Sedan Hatchback
Vehicles built 1,402 44
Same on every 2003 IS
  • Engine 3L 6-cyl
  • Power 215 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Doors 4-door
  • Typical price today $14,900
  • For sale right now 7
Cost to run

16/22 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,580/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2003 IS

Safety, in plain English

What JTHBD192-3 means

JTH BD192 · 3
JTH
the World Manufacturer Identifier Lexus registered — assembled in Japan
BD192
together encode the IS line — Sedan, 3L 6cyl — as Lexus filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
3
in position 10 — model year 2003
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

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