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

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

The Lexus LS's current nationwide average price is $27,156, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,043 over the past year. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Lexus LS a good car?

Yes — the Lexus LS is a well-regarded luxury sedan with strong owner satisfaction across the lineup. The all-generations owner rating is 4.72/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the LS for its quiet cabin, smooth ride, premium interior materials, and refined driving experience. The model also earns recurring praise for comfort, elegant design, and strong performance, with many owners highlighting its overall value and durability.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that come up most often are polarizing styling, technology that can feel unintuitive, and ownership costs such as maintenance and fuel economy.

29.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus LS models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Lexus LS’s quiet cabin, smooth ride, premium materials, and long-running reputation for durability. The model’s comfort and refinement come through again and again, along with strong praise for its overall build quality and dependable character.

• Owners rate the Lexus LS between 4.62 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and service records.

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

Across all model years, at 62.1% 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-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Lexus Safety System+ with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with 360-degree cameras, navigation, and a 23-speaker Mark Levinson stereo
• Fuel efficiency: Fuel economy is rated at 19 mpg city and an impressive 30 mpg highway for RWD models. The AWD version knocks this down to 18/27, while the hybrid injects significant gains at 25/33 (RWD) and 23/31 (AWD).

Which Lexus LS trim should I buy?

The 2018 Lexus LS offers these trims:

• LS 500: the entry point with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, and a quiet, premium cabin; a strong choice if you want the core LS experience.
• LS 500 F Sport: adds rear-axle steering, active stabilizer bars, staggered summer tires, variable-ratio steering, and stiffer tuning for sharper handling; the best-value pick for buyers who want the most engaging version.
• LS 500h: the hybrid choice with two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and 354 combined horsepower for buyers who want the efficiency-focused powertrain.

What Lexus LS do most buyers choose?

The Lexus LS years with the most listings are 2014, 2019, and 2017.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you a wider selection of listings and more chances to find the right combination of price, condition, and equipment. They also often sit in the sweet spot where used shoppers can balance luxury features with stronger value.

What is the Lexus LS's resale value?

The table shows a mixed resale picture, with one recent year declining while several others are rising. That means some used LS models are becoming more affordable, while others are still holding or gaining value.

The 2022, 2014, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Lexus LS safe?

• 2018: 9/10

For the safest used buy, the 2018 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −3.62% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 34.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,471. The Lexus LS offers a serene cabin, premium materials, and a polished driving experience that make it especially appealing as a used luxury sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The LS employs a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with 416 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, and the LS 500h is a gas-electric hybrid with two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and 354 combined horsepower.
• Tech: Lexus Concierge syncs the seat and steering-wheel temperature to your desired temperature, and the 360-degree cameras can automatically pan around the vehicle to make detecting obstacles much easier.
• Safety: Lexus Safety System+ comes standard with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams, and blind-spot monitoring is also standard.
• Starting price: The $75,000 base price offers a lot of amenities.

If you're buying used today, the 2014 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.