Used Lexus ES for Sale nearAurora, IL

How much does the Lexus ES cost in today's market?

Used Lexus ES prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Lexus ES's current nationwide average price is $26,647, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,662. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Lexus ES a good car?

Yes — the Lexus ES is a strong used luxury-sedan choice if you want comfort, value, and a calm driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the ES for its luxurious feel, smooth ride, quiet cabin, and reliability. Comfort and value come up again and again, along with a premium interior that makes the car feel well suited to everyday driving.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2014 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are pedestrian performance, uninspired styling, and older technology in some years. Even so, the ES remains appealing if you want a refined sedan that emphasizes ease of ownership and a relaxed character.

31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus ES models reliable?

The Lexus ES has a strong reputation for smooth ride quality, luxurious interiors, and dependable everyday use. Owners across the lineup consistently describe it as comfortable, quiet, and easy to live with, while expert reviews reinforce its calm, refined character.

• Owners rate the Lexus ES between 4.25 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you choose a well-kept example and verify service history.

What should I look for when buying a used Lexus ES?

Across all model years, at 65.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Lexus Safety System+ 2.5
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa+Lexus compatibility
• Fuel efficiency: The ES 250 AWD puts out 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and the EPA rates it at 25 mpg city/34 mpg highway/28 mpg combined using regular gas. The ES 350's ratings are 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway/26 mpg combined. The F Sport trim level takes a slight knock, down to 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway/25 mpg combined. The ES 300h excels on the EPA tests, coming in at 43 mpg city/44 mpg highway/44 mpg combined.

Which Lexus ES trim should I buy?

The 2022 Lexus ES offers these trims:

• ES 250 AWD: the entry point, with the four-cylinder powertrain and AWD; a good fit if you want the lowest starting price and standard all-weather traction.
• F Sport: adds a sportier appearance and the test car’s two-tone leather seating, plus the Navigation/Mark Levinson audio package and 10-inch head-up display were highlighted on this trim; this is the best-value trim for shoppers who want a richer feature mix.
• Luxury: steps up from the entry trim with a higher starting price and more upscale positioning.
• Ultra Luxury: sits at the top of the lineup with the highest starting price and the most premium positioning.

What Lexus ES do most buyers choose?

The Lexus ES years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and deal quality. They also sit close to the newest generation, so you get modern features and broad market availability.

What is the Lexus ES's resale value?

The table shows a mixed resale picture, with several older years slipping slightly while newer years are rising. That means you can still find value in the used market, but the most recent model years are commanding stronger prices. The spread also suggests that demand remains healthy for well-equipped, newer ES models.

The 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2022 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2025, 2023, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Lexus ES safe?

• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 10/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 9/10
• 2014: 7/10

The 2022 Lexus ES comes with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 as standard across all trims.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Lexus ES now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2021 model is at −1.43% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −3.05%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 37.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,361. The Lexus ES offers a quiet cabin, a smooth ride, and a relaxed luxury feel that make it easy to live with every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.