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 $24,031, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $18,022. Recently, prices have eased on the 2018 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Lexus LS a good car?

Yes — the Lexus LS is a well-regarded luxury sedan with strong owner satisfaction and a long-running reputation for comfort and refinement. 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 polished driving experience. The model also earns recurring praise for its reliability, elegant interior, and strong overall value as a used luxury sedan.

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 can be polarizing, while some years also bring fuel-economy concerns and higher ownership costs.

28.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus LS models reliable?

The Lexus LS has a strong reputation for durability, quiet comfort, and long-term dependability, and owners repeatedly praise its smooth ride and refined character. Expert commentary across the lineup also reinforces the LS as a polished luxury sedan with a reputation built on craftsmanship and reliability.

• 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 generally tied more to maintenance costs and age-related wear than to the LS’s core reputation for durability.

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

Across all model years, at 62.7% 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: the 12.3-inch infotainment screen and Lexus Concierge with 360-degree cameras and navigation features.
• 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 core choice, with the twin-turbo V6, 10-speed automatic, and the luxury-first cabin that defines the model; it suits buyers who want the LS experience without chasing the sportiest setup.
• LS 500 F Sport: adds rear-axle steering, active stabilizer bars, staggered summer tires, variable-ratio steering, and stiffer tuning for sharper handling; this is the best-value pick if you want the most engaging version.
• LS 500h: adds the hybrid powertrain with two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and 354 combined horsepower for buyers who want the electrified option.

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 combination of price, condition, and equipment. They also often represent the sweet spot between newer features and older-model pricing.

What is the Lexus LS's resale value?

The price movement is mixed, with some years easing and others moving up. That gives used buyers a few different entry points depending on whether they want the newest available features or the strongest value. The 2015, 2019, and 2014 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 −2.59% versus a year ago, and the 2014 model is at −1.54%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 31.3% good and great deals, and the 2014 model has 35.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,799. The Lexus LS offers a quiet cabin, premium interior materials, and a smooth, composed ride that define its appeal across generations.

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 hybrid injects significant gains at 25/33 (RWD) and 23/31 (AWD).
• 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.
• 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.