Used Lexus RX for Sale nearAnderson, SC

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

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

The Lexus RX's current nationwide average price is $33,464, and its lowest point over the past year was $29,924. 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 RX a good car?

Yes — the Lexus RX is a strong used luxury SUV choice if you want comfort, refinement, and long-term appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the RX for its smooth ride, upscale cabin, and reliability. Across the years, you also see repeated appreciation for its quiet interior, comfort-focused character, and strong value for money.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are that some recent versions emphasize comfort over driver engagement, and a few expert reviews call out styling that can be polarizing along with interior materials that feel less premium than the rest of the cabin.

33.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus RX models reliable?

The Lexus RX earns steady praise from owners for comfort, reliability, and a smooth driving experience. Expert reviews also repeatedly highlight its quiet cabin, upscale feel, and long-running reputation for value.

• Owners rate the Lexus RX between 4.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is making sure the specific vehicle you choose has a clean history and has been maintained well, especially on older examples.

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

Across all model years, at 72.9% 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-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
• Infotainment: wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The RX 350 is estimated at 22/29 mpg city/highway, the RX 350h returns 37/34 mpg city/highway, and the RX 500h still posts strong 27/28 mpg city/highway figures.

Which Lexus RX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Lexus RX offers these trims:

• RX 350: The base model brings a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine with 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, an eight-speed automatic, and FWD or AWD. It also includes a power liftgate, tri-zone climate control, a 9.8-inch touchscreen, and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, making it the best-value starting point.
• RX 350h: This hybrid adds standard AWD, a 2.5-liter hybrid setup, and 36 mpg combined, making it the efficiency-focused choice for shoppers who want strong fuel economy with standard all-wheel drive.
• RX 500h F Sport Performance: This trim adds the most power in the lineup, with 366 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, plus a six-speed automatic and AWD for buyers who want the strongest performance.
• RX 450h+: The plug-in hybrid adds 304 hp, an 18.1-kWh battery, and up to 37 miles of electric-only range, making it the right pick if you can charge regularly and want the broadest electrified capability.

What Lexus RX do most buyers choose?

The Lexus RX years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2022.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and a strong mix of pricing and deal availability. That usually makes it easier to compare trims, features, and mileage before you buy.

What is the Lexus RX's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the RX lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while several older years are moving down only slightly.

The 2015 and 2020 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2020, 2015, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lexus RX safe?

• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2017: 8/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 7/10

All RX models come standard with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance features.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −2.67% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,126. The Lexus RX offers a calm, refined cabin and a comfort-first driving character that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The RX 350 is powered by a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, while the RX 450h+ adds a much larger 18.1-kWh battery pack and up to 37 miles of electric-only range.
• Tech: The new infotainment system uses a 9.8-inch touchscreen in lower trims and a much larger 14-inch display for other models, and it also accepts natural speech commands.
• Safety: All RX models come standard with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, which includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear passenger safe-exit system.
• Starting price: The base RX 350 starts at $49,950.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.