Used Lexus ES for Sale nearMiami, FL

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 $26,897, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,656. 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 comfortable, quiet luxury sedan with 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 luxurious feel, smooth ride, quiet cabin, and reliability. Many also value its comfortable interior and strong overall value, especially for commuting and longer trips.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years are uninspired styling, fairly pedestrian performance, and an underwhelming base engine.

34.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus ES models reliable?

The Lexus ES has a long-running reputation for comfort, smooth driving, and dependable ownership. Owners across the model years consistently praise its luxurious feel, quiet cabin, and reliability, while expert reviews repeatedly highlight its calm ride and well-equipped character.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally shaped more by maintenance history and prior use than by the model’s core reputation.

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

Across all model years, at 64.6% 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: 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa+Lexus compatibility
• Fuel efficiency: 25 mpg city/34 mpg highway/28 mpg combined; 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway/26 mpg combined; 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 brings the 2.5-liter four-cylinder powertrain, eight-speed automatic, and AWD, making it the most affordable way into the lineup.
• ES 350: This trim adds the V6 powertrain and stronger acceleration for buyers who want more effortless passing power.
• ES 300h: The hybrid adds the most efficiency-focused powertrain in the lineup.
• Luxury: This trim adds a more upscale equipment set for shoppers who want a richer cabin experience.
• F Sport: This trim adds sport-themed styling and the test-car setup with the Navigation/Mark Levinson audio package and 10-inch head-up display available.
• Ultra Luxury: This trim adds the most premium equipment level in the lineup and suits buyers who want the most comfort-focused ES.

What Lexus ES do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they combine broad availability with strong deal shares. That gives you more choices at the same time that the market is offering a healthy number of good-value listings.

What is the Lexus ES's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want a used ES at a softer price point. A few years are edging upward, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board.

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

The 2016, 2017, and 2025 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 2024 model is at −0.27% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −1.4%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 40.8% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 39.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $41,066. The Lexus ES offers a quiet cabin and a smooth, comfort-first driving character 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.