Used Lexus ES Hybrid for Sale nearPlymouth, MA

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

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

The Lexus ES Hybrid's current nationwide average price is $37,241, and its lowest point over the past year was $31,954. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Lexus ES Hybrid a good car?

Yes — the Lexus ES Hybrid earns a strong all-generations owner rating, and that lines up with what shoppers tend to value most in this model.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.91/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Lexus ES Hybrid for its comfort, quiet ride, smooth power delivery, and impressive fuel efficiency. The model also draws repeated approval for its advanced safety features and roomy, easy-to-live-with cabin.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on fairly pedestrian performance, uninspired styling, and some minor technology frustrations in certain years.

31.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus ES Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus ES Hybrid as comfortable, efficient, and easy to live with, and expert commentary reinforces its strong reputation for reliability and everyday usability. Across the model range, the car’s smooth ride and hybrid power delivery are recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Lexus ES Hybrid between 4.67 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

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

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

Across all model years, at 74.7% 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: touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility

• Fuel efficiency: 37 mpg on our testing route, and the EPA’s official 44 mpg rating in combined driving

Which Lexus ES Hybrid trim should I buy?

The 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid offers these trims:

• Base: This is the entry point for the 2022 ES 300h and gives you the core hybrid luxury-sedan experience with the new touchscreen infotainment system and Lexus Safety System+ 2.5.
• Luxury: This trim adds a more upscale comfort focus for shoppers who want a richer daily-driver feel.
• Ultra Luxury: This is the best-value trim for buyers who want the most comfort-oriented equipment and a more premium cabin experience.
• F Sport: This new-for-2022 trim adds a sportier appearance package, black 19-inch wheels, and a racier interior treatment.

What Lexus ES Hybrid do most buyers choose?

The Lexus ES Hybrid years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume model years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a broader mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. That usually makes them easier to compare side by side when you’re narrowing your search.

What is the Lexus ES Hybrid's resale value?

The table shows a mixed pattern, with some older and mid-cycle years easing slightly while newer years are rising. For used buyers, that means you can still find value in certain model years even as the newest examples continue to command stronger prices. The overall movement suggests steady demand across the lineup rather than broad price softness.

The 2014 and 2021 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2022, 2025, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Lexus ES Hybrid safe?

• 2022: 7/10
• 2017: 10/10

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −2.51% versus a year ago.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $43,244. The Lexus ES Hybrid offers a quiet, comfortable cabin that makes it easy to settle into for daily driving.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric drive assist motor and a lithium-ion battery pack to produce 215 horsepower, and it averaged 37 mpg on our testing route while carrying an EPA combined rating of 44 mpg.
• Tech: The latest model adds a touchscreen infotainment display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and Amazon Alexa integration.
• Safety: The latest model adds Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 with adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-centering assistance, Intersection Turning Assist, and Curve Speed Reduction.
• Starting price: MSRPs start at just over $40,000.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

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