Used Lexus ES for Sale nearWilliamsport, PA

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 $27,088, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,658. 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 used luxury-sedan choice if you want comfort, refinement, and value. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the ES for its smooth ride, quiet cabin, and luxurious feel. Reliability and overall value also come up again and again, along with the model’s comfortable interior and safety-minded character.

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

The main trade-offs are the ES’s relaxed performance, styling that leans understated, and older technology that can feel dated in some years. Even so, it remains a compelling pick if you want a calm, well-equipped luxury sedan rather than something sporty.

35.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus ES models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus ES as a comfortable, dependable luxury sedan with a smooth ride and strong everyday usability. Expert reviews reinforce that reputation by highlighting its quiet cabin, refined driving character, and solid build quality.

• Owners rate the Lexus ES between 4.25 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, the ES looks like a reassuring used buy if you want a sedan built around durability, comfort, and low-stress daily driving.

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

Across all model years, at 66.8% 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; 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway/25 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, with the four-cylinder powertrain and standard Lexus Safety System+ 2.5; a smart starting point if you want the ES formula at the lowest price.
• F Sport: Adds a sportier appearance and the ES 250 AWD F Sport test setup, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want a more distinctive look and a richer feature mix.
• Luxury: Adds a more upscale equipment set for buyers who want extra comfort and a more premium feel.
• Ultra Luxury: Adds the most lavish equipment and suits buyers who want the most comfort-focused ES experience.

What Lexus ES do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to shop, and a newer-feeling ES experience. They also sit in the sweet spot where you can still find strong equipment and broad availability.

What is the Lexus ES's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is helpful if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. A few years are rising, though, so newer and better-equipped examples can still command firmer prices.

The 2015, 2020, and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2025, and 2016 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. 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 −0.18% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −1.45%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 40.7% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 41.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $41,849. The Lexus ES offers a quiet cabin and a relaxed, comfort-first character that make it especially easy to live with.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.