Used Lexus NX for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

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 $32,922, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $29,866 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 has built its reputation on style, comfort, and long-term appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the NX for its stylish design, comfortable interior, and reliable performance. They also frequently highlight its smooth ride, safety features, and upscale feel, which help make it a popular choice for shoppers who want a premium compact SUV with easy ownership.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert reviews are ride quality, cargo space, and driving engagement, especially in recent years. Some versions also ask you to step up through trims or packages to get the features you may want most.

39.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus NX models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Lexus NX highly for comfort, style, and everyday satisfaction, and the model’s long-running reputation for dependability comes through in both owner feedback and expert commentary. Across the years in the data, you also see repeated praise for the NX’s upscale cabin, smooth driving character, and strong safety focus.

• Owners rate the Lexus NX between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the NX looks like a solid long-term ownership choice, especially if you prioritize a premium feel and a strong reputation for durability.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2023 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 350h: The hybrid lineup’s most accessible choice, with 240 hp and either FWD or AWD; a strong pick if you want efficiency and broad availability.
• NX 350: The non-hybrid option with 275 horsepower, standard AWD, and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
• NX 450h+: The plug-in hybrid with 304 hp and up to 6 seconds to 60 mph, aimed at buyers who want the most electrified performance.
• Premium: Adds heated and ventilated front seats and a power-adjustable steering column on the NX 350h and NX 350, making it the best-value step-up.
• Luxury: Adds leather upholstery for a more upscale cabin.
• F Sport Handling: Adds adaptive dampers, black 20-inch wheels, a different front fascia, black roof rails, and black window framing.

What Lexus NX do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find a strong deal. They also sit close to the newest generation, which helps them stay attractive to shoppers who want modern features without paying new-car prices.

What is the Lexus NX's resale value?

Most NX model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want prices that have softened. A couple of older years are edging up slightly, but the overall pattern still favors buyers looking for recent-model value.

The 2016 and 2017 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2017, 2016, and 2021 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 −3.57% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.45%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 42.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 43.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,352. The Lexus NX offers a distinctive design and a premium cabin that make it easy to live with every day.

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.
• Tech: 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 $1,295 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 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.

How does the 2023 Lexus NX compare to the 2023 Toyota RAV4?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.