2004 Lexus IS 300: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

3 builds left the factory as a 2004 IS 300, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 1,338 vehicles built
  • 9 for sale right now

Which IS 300 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 300

What actually differs

300 JTHBD192-4 300 JTHED192-4
Body Sedan Wagon
For sale right now 8 1
Vehicles built 1,300 37
Same on every 2004 IS 300
  • Engine 3L 6-cyl
  • Power 215 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Doors 4-door
  • Typical price today $11,990
Cost to run

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

EPA estimate for the 2004 IS 300

Safety, in plain English

What JTHBD192-4 means

JTH BD192 · 4
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
4
in position 10 — model year 2004
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run JTHBD192 140088262
1 rare configuration — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

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