Used Lexus ES Hybrid for Sale nearSan Francisco, CA

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 $37,021, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $32,741 over the past year. Recently, prices have eased on the 2023 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Lexus ES Hybrid a good car?

Yes — the Lexus ES Hybrid earns strong praise from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.9/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently highlight its comfort, quiet ride, fuel efficiency, and smooth power delivery, while also appreciating its advanced safety features and easy daily livability. Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2017 models among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs are fairly pedestrian performance, uninspired styling, and some minor technology frustrations in certain years. 39.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus ES Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus ES Hybrid as a comfortable, efficient, and dependable luxury sedan, and expert coverage reinforces its reputation for quiet composure and everyday ease. Across the model years in the data, it stands out for smooth hybrid operation, strong fuel economy, and a relaxed driving character that suits long-term ownership well.

• Owners rate the Lexus ES Hybrid between 4.7 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you prioritize comfort, efficiency, and a calm driving experience.

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

Across all model years, at 73.9% 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 with adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-centering assistance, forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, evasive steering assistance, Intersection Turning Assist, and Curve Speed Reduction.
• Infotainment: touchscreen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration.
• Fuel efficiency: We averaged 37 mpg on our testing route, the car in its Normal driving mode the majority of the time. While that’s substantially less than the EPA’s official 44 mpg rating in combined driving, achieving econobox gas mileage in a big luxury sedan, and without trying, is remarkable.

Which Lexus ES Hybrid trim should I buy?

The 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid offers these trims:

• Base: The entry trim gives you the core ES Hybrid experience with the new touchscreen infotainment display, Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, and the model’s quiet, comfortable character.
• Luxury: This trim adds a more upscale feel for buyers who want extra comfort and a stronger premium presentation.
• Ultra Luxury: This version is the most comfort-focused choice and suits you if you want the richest cabin experience in the lineup.
• F Sport: This new-for-2022 trim adds a sportier appearance with black 19-inch wheels, a spoiler, and interior design changes, making it the best-value pick if you want the most distinctive look.

What Lexus ES Hybrid do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding the color, trim, and condition you want.

What is the Lexus ES Hybrid's resale value?

The pattern is mixed, with some model years moving down and others edging upward. That gives you a few opportunities to find softer pricing, while newer years continue to command stronger values. The spread also suggests that demand remains healthy for the newest examples, even as some older years become more affordable.

The 2020 and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2022, 2021, and 2025 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

Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 is standard equipment on the 2022 ES and brings adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-centering assistance, forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, evasive steering assistance, Intersection Turning Assist, and Curve Speed Reduction.

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 2023 model is at −2.14% versus a year ago, and the 2019 model is at −3.42%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 41.8% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,266. The Lexus ES Hybrid offers a quiet, comfortable, and reliable driving experience that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The whole point of the Lexus ES 300h is its hybrid powertrain, which uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine in combination with an electric drive assist motor and a lithium-ion battery pack to produce a total of 215 horsepower.
• Tech: In addition to the new touchscreen display, which is mounted 4.3 inches closer to the driver and front passenger for ease of use, the infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility as well as Amazon Alexa integration.
• Safety: Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 equips the ES with a Level 2 hands-on driving assistance system in the form of adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability paired with lane-centering assistance.
• Starting price: With MSRPs starting at just over $40,000 and topping out with every option at well under $60,000, the ES sedan supplies style, luxury, and plenty of spacious comfort for the money.

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.

How does the 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid compare to the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2022 Lexus ES Hybrid:

• Pros: Fuel-efficient, Easy-to-use technology, Spacious.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Uninspired styling.

2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid:

• Pros: Fuel-efficient, Easy-to-use technology, Great safety ratings.
• Cons: Potentially polarizing design, Interior materials feel cheap, Not much cargo space.

Our experts score the 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid 7.7/10 and the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid 5.5/10. The Lexus gives you a more spacious, more upscale-feeling luxury sedan, while the Camry Hybrid brings a lower starting price and stronger city and highway mpg figures. If you want the roomier and more premium-feeling choice, the Lexus stands out; if you want the cheaper option with better fuel economy, the Toyota is the more budget-friendly pick.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.