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 $24,339, and over the past year that nationwide average price reached a low of $18,028. 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. Expert coverage reinforces those themes with notes about the LS's quiet cabin, premium interior materials, and strong handling.

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

The main trade-offs center on polarizing design and technology that can feel unintuitive, especially in earlier years. 29.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus LS models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus LS as a luxurious, comfortable sedan with a smooth ride and a strong reputation for durability. Expert coverage also points to quiet cabins, premium materials, and a refined driving experience as recurring strengths.

• 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 shaped more by maintenance history and technology complexity than by the LS's core comfort and durability.

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

Across all model years, at 61.8% 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+ 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 for 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 core choice, with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, 10-speed automatic, and a strong blend of smooth power and luxury; it suits buyers who 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 for buyers who want the most engaging setup.
• LS 500h: the hybrid choice, with two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and 354 combined horsepower for buyers who want the efficiency-focused version.

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 draw more shoppers because they usually offer more choices, broader price coverage, and easier comparison shopping. That can make it simpler to find the right combination of condition, mileage, and equipment.

What is the Lexus LS's resale value?

The table shows a mixed picture, with one recent year moving lower while the others have edged upward. For used buyers, that means some LS model years are becoming a bit more affordable, while others are still holding value or climbing modestly. The 2015, 2021, and 2014 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 −3.84% 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 $20,360. The Lexus LS offers a quiet cabin, premium materials, and a serene driving experience that make it especially appealing as a used luxury sedan.

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, 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, while 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 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.