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 $20,963, and its year-round low is $18,019.12. That gives you a sense of the model's overall pricing floor and where the lowest listings have been landing. Recently, prices have come down for the 2015, 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 sense of refinement, and they also highlight the model's dependable character and strong performance. Expert feedback for the 2018 model reinforces those themes with praise for the quiet cabin, premium interior materials, and great handling. Expert reviews rate the 2018 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs center on polarizing design and technology that can feel unintuitive. 26.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus LS models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus LS as a comfortable, refined sedan with a strong reputation for durability and dependable day-to-day use. Expert feedback for the 2018 model also points to a quiet cabin, premium materials, and strong handling, which supports the LS's long-running appeal as a luxury sedan you can enjoy for years.

• 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 most worth watching on older examples where maintenance history and prior use matter most.

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

Across all model years, at 61.4% 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-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Lexus Safety System+ with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams
• Infotainment: the onboard owner’s manual with videos, 360-degree camera system, navigation with custom routes, and the 23-speaker Mark Levinson stereo
• Fuel efficiency: 19 mpg city and 30 mpg highway for RWD models; 18/27 for AWD; 25/33 (RWD) and 23/31 (AWD) for the hybrid

Which Lexus LS trim should I buy?

The 2018 Lexus LS offers...

• LS 500: The regular LS 500 gives you the core luxury-sedan experience with the twin-turbo V6, 10-speed automatic, and a cabin that can be specified with laser-cut glass trim, origami fabric, herringbone wood, and other exotic materials. It suits you if you want the full flagship feel and the broadest mix of comfort and style.
• LS 500 F Sport: The LS 500 F Sport adds a more driver-focused setup with rear-axle steering, active stabilizer bars, staggered summer tires, variable-ratio steering, adaptive air suspension, and stiffer tuning. It is the best-value trim if you want the sharpest handling and the most distinctive driving character.
• LS 500h: The LS 500h adds the gas-electric hybrid powertrain with two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and 354 combined horsepower. It suits you if you want the hybrid setup and the smooth, seamless power delivery that comes with it.

What Lexus LS do most buyers choose?

The Lexus LS years with the most listings are 2018, 2019, and 2017.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find a well-priced example. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Lexus LS's resale value?

Most of the listed model years are moving down slightly year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. One year is essentially flat to slightly up, so the pattern is mixed rather than uniformly falling. The 2014 and 2018 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2014, 2018, and 2015 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 −2.65% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −0.61%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 28.5% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 31.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $39,304. The Lexus LS offers a quiet cabin, premium interior materials, and a smooth, substantial luxury feel that makes it especially appealing as a used flagship sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The LS 500 comes with a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with 416 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque, while the LS 500h has 354 combined horsepower and fuel economy rated at 19 mpg city and 30 mpg highway for RWD models.
• Tech: Lexus Concierge syncs seat and steering-wheel temperature, and the 360-degree cameras can automatically pan around the vehicle.
• Safety: Lexus Safety System+ A adds active steering for semi-autonomous control on marked highways, front cross-traffic alert, and road-sign detection.
• Starting price: The $75,000 base price offers a lot of amenities.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.