Used Lexus RX for Sale nearButler, PA

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 $33,045, and its lowest point over the past year was $29,894. 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 value 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 model years, the RX also stands out for its quiet interior and well-equipped feel, which helps explain why it remains such a popular luxury crossover.

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

The main trade-offs center on performance, with some years calling out modest acceleration, and on technology, where older versions can feel less intuitive. Some recent expert reviews also point to styling that may divide opinions and interior materials that feel less premium in places.

35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus RX models reliable?

The Lexus RX has a strong reputation for comfort and reliability, and owners repeatedly praise its smooth ride, upscale feel, and long-lasting appeal. Expert reviews also reinforce that character by highlighting the RX’s calm, refined driving experience and broad everyday usability.

• 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, that combination points to a model that tends to be a reassuring long-term ownership choice, especially when you verify maintenance history and condition carefully.

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

Across all model years, at 72.2% 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: 9.8-inch touchscreen in lower trims and a much larger 14-inch display for other models, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The RX 350 is estimated at 22/29 mpg city/highway in front-wheel-drive form, 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 the turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, eight-speed automatic, and available FWD or AWD, making it the starting point if you want the core RX experience.
• RX 350h: This hybrid adds standard AWD and stronger fuel efficiency, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers who want a balance of economy and everyday usability.
• RX 450h+: The plug-in hybrid adds an 18.1-kWh battery pack, 304 hp, and up to 37 miles of electric-only range for buyers who can charge regularly.
• RX 500h F Sport Performance: This trim adds the most power in the lineup, along with the sportier hybrid setup and AWD for buyers who want the strongest performance.

What Lexus RX do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also sit close to the newest redesigns, so you get a more modern RX experience while still shopping used.

What is the Lexus RX's resale value?

Most RX model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while older examples are changing more gradually.

The 2014 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2016, and 2015 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 −2.72% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.54%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,731. The Lexus RX offers a calm, refined cabin and a comfort-first driving character that make it especially appealing for everyday use.

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 is much more conventional, with a touchscreen that measures 9.8 inches 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 the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance features.
• Starting price: Pricing for the 2024 Lexus RX start at $49,950 for the base RX 350 with FWD.

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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.