Used Lexus NX for Sale near Kentucky

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

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

The Lexus NX's current nationwide average price is $33,443, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $29,864 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lexus NX a good car?

Yes — the Lexus NX earns a strong all-generations owner rating, and its appeal is reinforced by broad praise for style, comfort, and safety.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Lexus NX for its stylish design, comfortable interior, and reliable performance. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its luxurious feel, smooth ride, and safety capabilities.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are a polarizing design, a ride that can feel unsettled, and limited cargo space compared with rivals.

36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus NX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus NX as stylish, comfortable, and dependable, and expert reviews repeatedly reinforce its strong reputation for reliability and safety. Across the model years in the data, that combination of comfort, premium presentation, and owner satisfaction stands out.

• Owners rate the Lexus NX between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, especially when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and consistent maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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+ 3.0
• Infotainment: 9.8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity

Which Lexus NX trim should I buy?

The 2026 Lexus NX offers these trims:

• NX 350: The non-hybrid NX 350 brings a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, 275 horsepower, 317 pound-feet of torque, and an eight-speed automatic with standard AWD.
• NX 350 Premium: This trim adds heated and ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable steering column, and a 9.8-inch infotainment touchscreen; it stands out as a strong value pick.
• NX 350 Luxury: This version adds leather upholstery and a more upscale cabin presentation.
• NX 350 F Sport Handling: This trim adds adaptive performance dampers, black 20-inch wheels, a different front fascia, black roof rails, and black window framing.
• NX 350h: The hybrid NX 350h uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid system and is available with FWD or AWD.
• NX 350h Premium: This trim adds the same comfort and convenience upgrades found on the Premium grade, along with hybrid efficiency.
• NX 350h Luxury: This version adds leather upholstery to the hybrid lineup.
• NX 350h F Sport Handling: This trim adds the F Sport Handling hardware and styling to the hybrid model.
• NX 450h+: The plug-in hybrid NX 450h+ brings 304 hp and electric driving capability.
• NX 450h+ Premium: This trim adds the Premium-grade equipment to the plug-in hybrid lineup.
• NX 450h+ Luxury: This version adds leather upholstery to the plug-in hybrid model.
• NX 450h+ F Sport Handling: This trim adds the F Sport Handling upgrades to the plug-in hybrid.

What Lexus NX do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding the equipment mix you want. They also often sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

What is the Lexus NX's resale value?

Most Lexus NX model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used after prices have softened. The declines are generally modest, with a few years showing larger drops than others. That pattern suggests the NX remains in demand while still giving you some room to find value.

The 2019, 2025, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lexus NX safe?

• 2026: 8/10
• 2022: 10/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2015: 8/10

The standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and traffic-sign recognition.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −1.33% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.14%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,164. The Lexus NX offers a distinctive design, a premium cabin feel, and a strong reputation for dependability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The NX 350 uses a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine generating 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, while the NX 350h is rated at 40 mpg combined (42 mpg city, 38 mpg highway) with FWD and the NX 450h+ boasts an EPA-rated 37 miles of all-electric driving range and gas mileage of 36 mpg combined in hybrid mode.
• Tech: A 9.8-inch infotainment touchscreen is standard on base and Premium trim levels, a 14-inch display is optional on the Premium grade and standard on all higher trim levels, and all 2026 Lexus NX models come standard with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and six USB ports.
• Safety: The standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and traffic-sign recognition.
• Starting price: The cheapest 2026 Lexus NX model is the FWD NX 350h, which starts at $45,470 with the mandatory destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.