Used Lexus ES for Sale nearHot Springs National Park, AR

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 $26,293, and its year-round low is $23,656.30. That puts the model in a broad price band that spans older, lower-cost examples through newer, higher-priced listings. 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-car choice if you want comfort, refinement, and a calm luxury-sedan character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Lexus ES for its luxurious feel, smooth ride, and reliability. They also highlight the quiet cabin, comfortable interior, and overall value, especially for buyers who want a dependable luxury sedan with an upscale atmosphere. Expert commentary reinforces that same identity with recurring praise for comfort, quietness, and a polished, easygoing driving experience.

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

The main tradeoffs are the ES's modest performance, older infotainment in some years, and styling that leans more understated than exciting. Even so, those compromises are part of the model's appeal if you care more about comfort and everyday ease than sporty driving.

31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus ES models reliable?

The Lexus ES has a long-running reputation for comfort, smoothness, and dependable ownership, and owners repeatedly praise its luxurious feel and quiet ride. Expert commentary also consistently points to the ES as a refined, easy-to-live-with sedan with strong value and a calm driving 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, that combination points to a model that should be a reassuring long-term ownership choice, especially if you prioritize a relaxed luxury sedan experience.

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 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-level four-cylinder model starts the lineup with AWD, an eight-speed automatic, and the most accessible price point. It suits you if you want the core ES comfort experience with the lowest starting cost.
• Luxury: This trim adds a more upscale equipment set and is a strong step up if you want extra comfort features without going all the way to the top of the range.
• F Sport: This is the best-value trim if you want a more distinctive look and a sportier-feeling presentation while staying within the ES's comfort-first character.
• Ultra Luxury: This trim brings the most premium equipment in the 2022 lineup and suits you if you want the most richly appointed ES experience.

What Lexus ES do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and a strong mix of pricing and deal availability. That usually makes it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and condition for your budget.

What is the Lexus ES's resale value?

The table shows a mixed pattern, with several older and mid-cycle years posting year-over-year declines while newer years are rising. That creates opportunities for used buyers in the years that have softened, while the newest examples continue to command stronger prices. The 2015, 2020, and 2022 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2025, 2016, and 2023 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

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

Should I buy a used Lexus ES now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2021 model is at −1.46% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −0.05%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 36% good and great deals, and the 2020 model has 34.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,222. The Lexus ES offers a quiet, comfortable cabin and a relaxed luxury-sedan character that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2022 ES comes in three models, distinguished primarily by their powertrains. The ES 250 AWD puts out 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, the ES 350 delivers 307 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque, and the ES 300h comes in at 43 mpg city/44 mpg highway/44 mpg combined.
• Tech: The base infotainment system in the ES includes an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa+Lexus compatibility. Upper trim levels get an upgrade to a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Mark Levinson 17-speaker, 1,800-watt surround sound audio, and navigation.
• Safety: Every ES comes with the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, including a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with steering assist, road-sign assist, Enhanced Lane-Tracing Assist, adaptive cruise control, and Intelligent High Beam Control.
• Starting price: The 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800 for the entry-level four-cylinder ES 250 AWD in base trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2026 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.