Used Lexus ES for Sale nearWilmington, NC

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 $26,798, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,684. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Lexus ES a good car?

Yes — the Lexus ES is a strong used luxury-sedan choice if you value comfort, refinement, and everyday ease. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Lexus ES for its luxurious feel, smooth ride, quiet cabin, and reliability. Reviewers also repeatedly point to its strong value and generous safety content, which help make it appealing as a calm, well-equipped daily driver.

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

The main tradeoffs across recent expert-tested years center on uninspired styling, fairly pedestrian performance, and an underwhelming base engine.

34.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus ES models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus ES as comfortable, refined, and dependable, with a smooth ride and a quiet cabin that make it easy to live with. Expert commentary also reinforces its reputation for strong value, safety, and everyday usability.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and service records.

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

Across all model years, at 66.4% 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: The ES 250 AWD puts out 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and the EPA rates it at 25 mpg city/34 mpg highway/28 mpg combined using regular gas. The ES 350's ratings are 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway/26 mpg combined. The ES 300h excels on the EPA tests, coming in at 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 2.5-liter four-cylinder and AWD; a practical choice if you want the lowest starting price and standard all-weather traction.
• ES 350: Adds the V6 for stronger performance and is the best-value pick for shoppers who want the most satisfying everyday powertrain.
• ES 300h: Adds the hybrid powertrain for the strongest fuel economy.
• Luxury: Adds a more upscale trim step for buyers who want extra comfort and convenience equipment.
• F Sport: Adds a sportier appearance and a more driver-focused setup.
• Ultra Luxury: Adds the most premium equipment and is the top comfort-oriented choice.

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 a broad mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. They also sit close enough to the newest generation to deliver the modern ES formula buyers tend to want.

What is the Lexus ES's resale value?

The table shows a mixed but generally stable pattern, with several model years posting small declines and others edging upward. That gives used buyers some room to find value, especially among years that have softened slightly while still remaining in demand. A few newer years are still rising, which suggests continued interest in the ES nameplate.

The 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2022 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2025, 2016, and 2023 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 a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with steering assist, road-sign assist, Enhanced Lane-Tracing Assist, adaptive cruise control, and Intelligent High Beam Control.

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 2022 model is at −0.69% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −1.01%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 37.8% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 38.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,320. The Lexus ES offers a quiet cabin, a smooth ride, and a relaxed luxury feel 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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.