How much does the Lexus LS cost in today's market?

Used Lexus LS prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Lexus LS's current nationwide average price is $20,940, and its year-round low is $18,002.70. That gives you a sense of the model's current pricing floor and where used examples tend to cluster. Recently, prices have come down for the 2016, 2018, and 2019 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lexus LS a good car?

Yes — the Lexus LS has a strong reputation for luxury, comfort, and a smooth, quiet ride. The all-generations owner rating is 4.72/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the cabin quality, elegant interior, and overall refinement, and they also highlight the car's strong performance and dependable character. Across the years in the data, the LS stands out as a comfortable, upscale sedan that delivers a polished driving experience.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on maintenance costs, fuel economy, and technology that can feel unintuitive in some years.

23.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus LS models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus LS as a dependable, comfortable luxury sedan with a smooth and quiet ride. Expert feedback for the 2018 model also reinforces the LS's premium cabin, strong handling, and overall polish.

• Owners rate the Lexus LS between 4.62 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by focusing on service history and well-kept examples, especially on older cars.

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

Across all model years, at 61.9% 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-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Lexus Safety System+ comes standard with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams.
• Infotainment: an onboard owner’s manual with videos describing each of the many driver-assistance systems, plus navigation with custom routes and traffic checks
• Fuel efficiency: Fuel economy is rated at 19 mpg city and an impressive 30 mpg highway for RWD models. The AWD version knocks this down to 18/27, while the hybrid injects significant gains at 25/33 (RWD) and 23/31 (AWD).

Which Lexus LS trim should I buy?

The 2018 Lexus LS offers these trims:

• LS 500: the best-value starting point, with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, and a strong mix of luxury and performance.
• LS 500 F Sport: adds rear-axle steering, active stabilizer bars, staggered summer tires, variable-ratio steering, adaptive air suspension, and stiffer tuning for sharper handling.
• LS 500h: brings the gas-electric hybrid setup with two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and 354 combined horsepower for buyers who want the hybrid powertrain.

What Lexus LS do most buyers choose?

The Lexus LS years with the most listings are 2014, 2019, and 2017.

The highest-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right combination of price, condition, and equipment. They also often become the default search targets for shoppers who want a broad selection of used examples.

What is the Lexus LS's resale value?

Used Lexus LS prices are edging down across the years shown, which can work in your favor if you're shopping for value. The changes are relatively small overall, so the market looks fairly steady rather than sharply volatile. That makes it easier to compare years on condition, mileage, and equipment instead of chasing big price swings.

The 2014 and 2019 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2019, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lexus LS safe?

• 2018: 9/10

Lexus Safety System+ comes standard with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Lexus LS now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −0.88% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −1.61%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 26.3% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 25.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,159. The Lexus LS offers a quiet cabin, premium interior materials, and a smooth, refined driving experience.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The LS 500 comes with one powertrain. Instead of the previous model’s V8, the new LS employs a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with 416 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and with either rear- or all-wheel drive.
• Tech: Lexus Concierge syncs the seat and steering-wheel temperature to your desired temperature, and the 360-degree cameras can automatically pan around the vehicle to make detecting obstacles much easier.
• Safety: Lexus Safety System+ comes standard with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams.
• Starting price: The $75,000 base price offers a lot of amenities.

If you're buying used today, the 2014 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.