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 $33,430, and its year-round low is $29,878.56. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now if you're comparing used listings across model years.

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 style, comfort, and long-term appeal backed by a 4.7/5 all-generations owner rating.

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, smooth ride, and safety features. Reliability is another recurring theme, and many shoppers also value the premium feel and hybrid efficiency that show up across the lineup.

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 on versions tuned more for comfort and efficiency than sharp handling.

31.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus NX models reliable?

The Lexus NX has a strong reputation with owners for reliability, comfort, and stylish design. Expert reviews also consistently point to the NX’s premium feel, smooth ride, and safety focus as part of its appeal.

• 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, that combination points to a model that can be a reassuring long-term ownership choice, especially if you prioritize dependability and a well-rounded luxury experience.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.3% — 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 a 14-inch display optional on Premium and standard on higher trim levels; wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity

Which Lexus NX trim should I buy?

The 2026 Lexus NX offers these trims:

• NX 350h: The best-value choice if you want the most affordable entry into the lineup, with hybrid efficiency and either FWD or AWD.
• NX 350: A non-hybrid option that sits between the hybrid models and the plug-in hybrid, with standard AWD and a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine.
• NX 350h Premium: A smart step up if you want added comfort and convenience equipment, including heated and ventilated front seats and a power-adjustable steering column.
• NX 350h Luxury: The trim to target if you want a more upscale cabin feel, including leather upholstery.
• NX 450h+ Premium: The plug-in hybrid choice for shoppers who want electrified driving with a lower starting price than the higher plug-in hybrid grades.
• NX 450h+ Luxury: The plug-in hybrid trim for buyers who want the more premium equipment set.
• NX 350 F Sport Handling: The sportiest gas model, adding adaptive dampers, black 20-inch wheels, a different front fascia, black roof rails, and black window framing.
• NX 350h F Sport Handling: The hybrid version for shoppers who want the F Sport look and chassis tuning with hybrid efficiency.
• NX 450h+ F Sport Handling: The plug-in hybrid version for buyers who want the F Sport appearance and hardware with electrified performance.

What Lexus NX do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first because there are simply more examples on the market.

What is the Lexus NX's resale value?

Most Lexus NX model years in this table are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The smallest declines are clustered among the years that are holding value best, while the larger drops create more room for value-minded buyers. Overall, the pattern favors shoppers looking for a premium SUV at a lower entry price than before.

The 2019, 2020, and 2025 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 with pedestrian and cyclist detection, 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 −2.0% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.4%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $40,353. The Lexus NX offers a distinctive design and a premium-feeling cabin that have helped define the model across generations.

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: All 2026 Lexus NX models come standard with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and six USB ports, while a 14-inch display is standard on all higher trim levels and wireless device charging is also available.
• Safety: The standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite includes forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, left-turn oncoming vehicle detection and braking, Risk Avoidance Emergency Steer Assist, 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 2027 inventory to mature.

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