Used Lexus NX for Sale nearSan Francisco, 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 $33,419, and its lowest point over the past year was $29,862. 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 is a strong used pick if you want a stylish luxury SUV with broad appeal and a well-established reputation. 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. Reviewers also frequently highlight its safety features, smooth ride, and premium feel.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years are ride quality, cabin noise, and limited cargo space compared with rivals.

37.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus NX models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Lexus NX for its stylish design, comfortable interior, and reliable performance. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for comfort, safety, and premium presentation.

• 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, the NX looks like a solid long-term ownership choice, especially if you prioritize comfort, safety, and dependability.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.9% — 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 standard gas model uses a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic and standard AWD.
• NX 350h Premium: This hybrid trim adds a 14-inch display, heated and ventilated front seats, and a power-adjustable steering column, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• NX 350h Luxury: This trim adds leather upholstery for a more upscale cabin.
• NX 350h F Sport Handling: This version adds adaptive dampers, black 20-inch wheels, a different front fascia, black roof rails, and black window framing.
• NX 450h+ Premium: This plug-in hybrid trim lowers the starting price and adds the plug-in hybrid powertrain with 304 hp and 6 seconds to 60 mph.
• NX 450h+ Luxury: This trim adds the upscale Luxury equipment to the plug-in hybrid.
• NX 450h+ F Sport Handling: This plug-in hybrid version adds the F Sport Handling upgrades, including adaptive dampers and black 20-inch wheels.

What Lexus NX do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine newer features, broader availability, and strong deal percentages. They also give you more choices at a range of prices, which makes it easier to find the right trim and equipment level.

What is the Lexus NX's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is helpful if you’re shopping used because prices have generally softened. The smallest changes are clustered among the older and mid-cycle years, while newer models are also easing lower. That creates a favorable setup if you want a recent NX without paying peak pricing.

The 2019 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2019, 2020, 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 −1.64% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.14%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 39.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,117. The Lexus NX offers a distinctive design and a premium cabin that help it stand out in the compact luxury SUV class.

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 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.