Used Lexus ES for Sale nearJasper, IN

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 $27,300, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,673. Recently, prices have eased on the 2024 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Lexus ES a good car?

Yes — the Lexus ES is a strong choice if you want a calm, comfortable luxury sedan with a polished feel and broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Lexus ES for its smooth ride, quiet cabin, and luxurious interior. Reliability and overall value also come up often, along with the car’s easygoing character and strong safety reputation.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert coverage are uninspired styling, fairly pedestrian performance, and an underwhelming base engine.

35.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus ES models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus ES as a comfortable, quiet, and dependable luxury sedan with a strong reputation for long-term satisfaction. Expert coverage also reinforces that theme by highlighting the model’s smooth ride, refined cabin, and everyday ease of ownership.

• Owners rate the Lexus ES between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a sedan that should be a reassuring long-term ownership choice, especially if you value comfort and durability.

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

Across all model years, at 65.9% 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
• Infotainment: an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa+Lexus compatibility

Which Lexus ES trim should I buy?

The 2022 Lexus ES offers these trims:

• ES 250 AWD: the entry point, with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder and AWD; a practical choice if you want the most affordable way into the lineup.
• F Sport: adds a sportier appearance and a more distinctive feel; a strong pick if you want the best-value blend of equipment and character.
• Luxury: adds a more upscale comfort focus and suits buyers who want a richer cabin experience.
• Ultra Luxury: adds the most premium equipment and is the right fit if you want the most fully appointed ES.

What Lexus ES do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more listings to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first, which helps keep selection broad.

What is the Lexus ES's resale value?

The table shows a mixed pattern, with several model years posting declines and a few holding steady or rising. For used buyers, that creates some opportunities to find softer pricing in certain years while still seeing stronger value retention in others. The spread also suggests that condition, mileage, and trim level can matter a lot when you compare listings.

The 2020, 2023, and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2017, and 2014 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, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning with steering assist, road-sign assist, Enhanced Lane-Tracing Assist, and automatic emergency braking. It also adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

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 2024 model is at −0.31% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −1.95%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 40.6% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 39.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $41,346. The Lexus ES offers a calm, refined cabin and a smooth, comfort-first driving character that has long defined the model.

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

How does the 2023 Lexus ES compare to the 2023 Genesis G80?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.