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 $23,483, and over the past year that nationwide average 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 anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.72/5. Owners consistently praise its quiet cabin, smooth ride, premium interior materials, and strong overall comfort, and they also highlight its refined performance and upscale character. Expert reviews rate the 2018 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years center on technology that can feel unintuitive and design that can be polarizing. 26.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus LS models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lexus LS as a comfortable, quiet, and durable luxury sedan with a strong reputation for refinement. Expert coverage also reinforces its polished ride quality, premium cabin feel, and long-term appeal as a flagship sedan.

• 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 LS looks like a solid long-term ownership choice if you value comfort and craftsmanship, though maintenance costs and older technology are worth factoring into your budget.

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

Across all model years, at 62.5% 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-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 Lexus Concierge system, a 360-degree camera system, navigation with custom routes, and an optional 24-inch head-up display.
• 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 richly finished cabin that makes the LS feel like a true flagship.
• LS 500 F Sport: the best-value pick if you want the sharpest driving character, adding rear-axle steering, active stabilizer bars, staggered summer tires, variable-ratio steering, and stiffer tuning.
• LS 500h: the hybrid choice, pairing gas-electric power with strong efficiency gains and a more relaxed luxury focus.

What Lexus LS do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and pricing across similar cars. They also tend to be the years where you can find the broadest mix of deal quality.

What is the Lexus LS's resale value?

The price movement is mixed, with one recent year easing while the others in the table are rising. That pattern suggests some used LS models are becoming a little more approachable, while others continue to command stronger prices. The 2015, 2014, and 2019 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 −1.97% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 35.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,381. The Lexus LS offers a quiet cabin, premium interior materials, and a smooth, composed ride.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The LS 500 comes with one powertrain. Instead of the previous model’s V8, the new 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 with either rear- or all-wheel drive.
• 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.