New Lexus ES Hybrid for Sale nearCarbondale, IL

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

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

The Lexus ES Hybrid's current nationwide average price is $37,467, and its lowest point over the past year was $32,680. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Lexus ES Hybrid a good car?

Yes — the Lexus ES Hybrid earns strong owner approval across the lineup, and that consistency is a big part of its appeal.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.9/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Lexus ES Hybrid for its comfort, quiet ride, and fuel efficiency. They also highlight its smooth transition between electric and gas power, along with the sense of ease it brings to daily driving.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on fairly pedestrian performance, uninspired styling, and some technology that can feel less polished than the rest of the car’s luxury experience.

35.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus ES Hybrid models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus ES Hybrid as a comfortable, efficient luxury sedan with a smooth driving experience and strong everyday appeal. Expert feedback for the newest reviewed year also emphasizes quiet comfort, reliability, and a composed ride.

• Owners rate the Lexus ES Hybrid between 4.7 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks reassuring, especially if you prioritize comfort, efficiency, and a premium feel over excitement.

What should I look for when buying a used Lexus ES Hybrid?

Across all model years, at 74.6% 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+ 2.5, with adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-centering assistance, forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, evasive steering assistance, Intersection Turning Assist, and Curve Speed Reduction.
• Infotainment: touchscreen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration.
• Fuel efficiency: We averaged 37 mpg on our testing route, the car in its Normal driving mode the majority of the time. While that’s substantially less than the EPA’s official 44 mpg rating in combined driving, achieving econobox gas mileage in a big luxury sedan, and without trying, is remarkable.

Which Lexus ES Hybrid trim should I buy?

The 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid offers these trims:

• Base: The entry trim gives you the core ES Hybrid comfort-first experience and the new touchscreen infotainment system, making it the value-oriented starting point.
• Luxury: This trim adds a more upscale feel for buyers who want extra comfort and refinement.
• Ultra Luxury: This version builds further on the comfort and premium-cabin theme for shoppers who want the most indulgent setup.
• F Sport: The best-value trim if you want the sportier appearance package, with new black 19-inch wheels, a white-over-black interior, and heated and ventilated front cushions.

What Lexus ES Hybrid do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection and more price points to compare. That usually makes it easier for you to find a trim, mileage, and condition combination that fits your budget.

What is the Lexus ES Hybrid's resale value?

The table shows a mixed pattern, with one older year moving down while the rest are rising. Most of the listed model years are posting gains, and the increases are modest rather than dramatic.

The 2023 and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2022, 2021, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Lexus ES Hybrid safe?

• 2022: 7/10
• 2017: 10/10

Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 is standard equipment on the 2022 ES, bringing adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-centering assistance, forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, evasive steering assistance, Intersection Turning Assist, and Curve Speed Reduction.

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −4.44% versus a year ago.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,783. The Lexus ES Hybrid offers a quiet, comfortable, and reliable driving experience that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The whole point of the Lexus ES 300h is its hybrid powertrain, which uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine in combination with an electric drive assist motor and a lithium-ion battery pack to produce a total of 215 horsepower, and it averaged 37 mpg on our testing route.
• Tech: In addition to the new touchscreen display, which is mounted 4.3 inches closer to the driver and front passenger for ease of use, the infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility as well as Amazon Alexa integration.
• Safety: Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 equips the ES with more responsive adaptive cruise control acceleration when the driver changes lanes to pass slower vehicles, an evasive steering assistance system, and Intersection Turning Assist.
• Starting price: With MSRPs starting at just over $40,000 and topping out with every option at well under $60,000, the ES sedan supplies style, luxury, and plenty of spacious comfort for the money.

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.

How does the 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid compare to the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2022 Lexus ES Hybrid:

• Pros: Fuel-efficient, Easy-to-use technology, Spacious.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Uninspired styling.

2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid:

• Pros: Fuel-efficient, Easy-to-use technology, Great safety ratings.
• Cons: Potentially polarizing design, Interior materials feel cheap, Not much cargo space.

Our experts score the 2022 Lexus ES Hybrid 7.7/10 and the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid 5.5/10. The Lexus gives you the more upscale, spacious luxury-sedan experience, while the Camry Hybrid brings a lower starting price and stronger city and highway mpg figures. If you want the more premium-feeling choice, the Lexus stands out; if you want the cheaper hybrid with broader availability, the Toyota is the easier value play.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.