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 $23,026, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,009 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2014 and 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lexus LS a good car?

Yes — the Lexus LS is widely praised for its luxurious feel, smooth ride, and reliable character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.72/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently highlight the quiet cabin, premium interior materials, and comfortable ride, while also appreciating the model’s strong performance and upscale feel. Expert coverage echoes those strengths with praise for the LS’s quiet cabin, premium interior materials, and great handling.

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

The main trade-offs center on technology that can feel unintuitive and design that may not suit every shopper, especially in the newer fifth-generation cars.

29.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus LS models reliable?

The Lexus LS has a long-running reputation for refinement, quiet comfort, and durability, and owners repeatedly praise its smooth ride and upscale cabin. Expert coverage also reinforces the model’s polished character and strong overall appeal.

• 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, long-term ownership risk is most tied to maintenance and repair costs rather than the LS’s core character, so a well-documented service history matters.

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

Across all model years, at 63.7% 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+ comes standard with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams.
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with touchscreen controls and wireless connectivity to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• 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 standard LS 500 brings the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, and a richly finished cabin with standout materials and design. It suits you if you want the core LS experience with strong performance and luxury.
• LS 500 F Sport: The LS 500 F Sport adds rear-axle steering, active stabilizer bars, staggered summer tires, variable-ratio steering, and stiffer tuning for sharper handling. It’s the best-value trim if you want the most engaging version of the LS.
• LS 500h: The LS 500h adds the hybrid powertrain with two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and a transmission that simulates 10 ratios for smoother efficiency-focused driving. It suits you if you want the electrified LS character.

What Lexus LS do most buyers choose?

The Lexus LS years with the most listings are 2014, 2017, and 2018.

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also often represent the model years shoppers return to most often when balancing value and availability.

What is the Lexus LS's resale value?

The table shows a mixed picture, with two model years moving lower and one moving higher. For used buyers, that creates a useful spread: some versions are easing down in price, while another has moved up over the past year.

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

The 2015, 2014, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

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 −2.56% versus a year ago, and the 2014 model is at −0.05%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2014 model has 33.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,793. The Lexus LS offers a quiet cabin, premium interior materials, and a smooth, composed ride that define its long-running luxury appeal.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The LS 500 comes with a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with 416 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, while the LS 500h is a gas-electric hybrid with two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and 354 combined horsepower.
• Tech: Lexus has some original tricks no one else has copied yet, including the Lexus Concierge, an onboard owner’s manual with videos describing the many driver-assistance systems, and 360-degree cameras that can automatically pan around the vehicle.
• Safety: Lexus Safety System+ comes standard with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams, and the Safety System+ A package adds active steering for semi-autonomous control on marked highways, front cross-traffic alert, and road-sign detection.
• 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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.