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 $33,655, and its year-round low is $29,889.06. That puts the model's used pricing in a fairly broad band across generations, with newer versions commanding the highest averages and older ones opening up more affordable entry points. 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 comfortable ride, upscale cabin, and reliability. Across the years, the model also earns recurring praise for quietness and a polished daily-driving feel, which helps explain its broad appeal. Expert coverage reinforces that same character with a focus on comfort-first tuning and family-friendly luxury.

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

The main tradeoffs show up in performance, technology, and design. Recent expert reviews point to pedestrian acceleration, some interior materials that feel less premium than the rest of the cabin, and styling that can be polarizing.

28.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus RX models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Lexus RX as comfortable, refined, and dependable, with a strong reputation for smooth everyday use. The model’s long-running appeal comes from its upscale cabin, quiet ride, and ownership experience that many shoppers trust for the long haul.

• 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 can be a reassuring long-term choice, especially when you verify condition and history carefully.

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

Across all model years, at 73.4% 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: a touchscreen that measures 9.8 inches in lower trims and a much larger 14-inch display for other models, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The FWD model returns 25 mpg in combined city and highway driving while the AWD model drops to 24 mpg. The hybrid RX 350h is estimated at 36 mpg, and the plug-in hybrid RX 450h+ is estimated at 35 mpg combined with 37 miles of electric-only range.

Which Lexus RX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Lexus RX offers these trims:

• RX 350: This is the entry point, with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and FWD or AWD. It suits you if you want the most accessible way into the lineup.
• RX 350h: This hybrid adds standard AWD and 36 mpg combined fuel economy, making it the best-value trim for many buyers who want efficiency and all-weather confidence.
• RX 450h+: This plug-in hybrid adds an 18.1-kWh battery pack, 304 hp, and up to 37 miles of electric-only range. It suits you if you can charge regularly and want the most advanced efficiency story.
• RX 500h F Sport Performance: This model adds 366 hp, 406 lb-ft of torque, and a six-speed automatic transmission, giving you the most performance-focused RX in the lineup.

What Lexus RX do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and deal quality. They also sit close to the model’s newer redesign era, which makes them especially attractive to shoppers who want modern features and broad availability.

What is the Lexus RX's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. A couple of older years are essentially flat to slightly higher, but the overall pattern still favors buyers looking for recent-model value.

The 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2020 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2020, 2015, and 2018 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 −2.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.24%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,415. The Lexus RX offers a calm, upscale cabin and a comfort-first driving character that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The RX 350 uses a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, while the RX 450h+ adds an 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 the system 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: 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 2027 inventory to mature.

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