2005 Lexus IS 300: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

3 builds left the factory as a 2005 IS 300, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 894 vehicles built
  • 7 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 JTHBD192-5 300 JTHED192-5
Body Sedan Wagon
For sale right now 6 1
Vehicles built 856 37
Same on every 2005 IS 300
  • Engine 3L 6-cyl
  • Power 230 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Doors 4-door
  • Typical price today $17,270
Cost to run

16/23 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,580/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2005 IS 300

Safety, in plain English

What JTHBD192-5 means

JTH BD192 · 5
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
5
in position 10 — model year 2005
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
1 rare configuration — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

Already looking at a specific IS 300?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.