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 $25,801, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $18,027. Recently, prices have come down for the 2015, 2018, and 2019 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lexus LS a good car?

Yes — the Lexus LS has a strong reputation for luxury, comfort, and a smooth, quiet ride, and owners consistently praise its refined cabin and dependable character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data. Owners also repeatedly highlight the LS's elegant interior, strong performance, and overall value. Expert reviews rate the 2018 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs across recent years center on polarizing styling and technology that can feel unintuitive. 30.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus LS models reliable?

The Lexus LS is consistently praised for its quiet cabin, premium materials, and durable, comfort-first character. Owners and experts alike point to its smooth ride and strong long-term appeal, which helps explain why it remains a popular used luxury sedan.

• Owners rate the Lexus LS between 4.6 and 5 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 58.5% 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-2021 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: touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 19 mpg city and 30 mpg highway for RWD models; 18/27 for AWD; 25/33 for the hybrid (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 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, rear- or all-wheel drive, and a strong mix of comfort and performance; it suits you if you want the main 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; this is the best-value trim if you want the most engaging version.
• LS 500h: adds the gas-electric hybrid powertrain with two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and 354 combined horsepower for buyers who want the hybrid setup.

What Lexus LS do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find a well-priced example. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Lexus LS's resale value?

Most of the model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. One year is edging up slightly, but the overall pattern still points to softening prices across much of the lineup. The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2014, 2015, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lexus LS safe?

• 2018: 9/10 The LS 500 comes standard with Lexus Safety System+.

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 2019 model is at −1.0% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −4.62%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 36.2% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 35.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,973. The Lexus LS offers a quiet, richly appointed cabin and a long-distance comfort-first character that has defined the nameplate for years.

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 has 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.
• 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 LS has a $75,000 base price.

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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.