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 $25,148, 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 used luxury sedan if you want comfort, refinement, and a strong ownership reputation. 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, and premium interior feel, and they also highlight its polished performance and upscale character. Expert coverage reinforces that appeal with recurring praise for the cabin, ride comfort, and craftsmanship.

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

The main trade-offs that come up most often are technology that can feel unintuitive, polarizing styling on newer generations, and fuel economy that some shoppers wish were stronger.

26.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus LS models reliable?

The Lexus LS has a strong reputation for durability, and owners repeatedly praise its reliability, comfort, and smooth driving experience. Expert coverage also points to the model’s long-standing refinement and craftsmanship as core 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 reputation for dependability.

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

Across all model years, at 63% 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+ with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams
• Infotainment: Lexus Concierge, an onboard owner’s manual with videos, 360-degree cameras, navigation with custom routes, and a 23-speaker Mark Levinson stereo
• 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 regular LS 500 gives you the core twin-turbo V6 luxury-sedan experience, and it can be specified with laser-cut glass trim, origami fabric hand-woven into the doors, herringbone wood, and other exotic woods and leathers in stunning patterns and colors.
• LS 500 F Sport: This is the best-value trim if you want the sharpest driving character, adding rear-axle steering, active stabilizer bars, staggered summer tires, variable-ratio steering, adaptive air suspension, and stiffer tuning.
• LS 500h: The hybrid adds two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and 354 combined horsepower, making it the efficiency-focused choice in the lineup.

What Lexus LS do most buyers choose?

The Lexus LS years with the most listings are 2014, 2017, and 2019.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and pricing. They also tend to be the years that show up most often in the used market, so you may find more opportunities to match your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Lexus LS's resale value?

The table shows a mixed picture, with one recent year easing while the others are flat to rising. That means you can still find some used LS models that are holding value well, especially among the years that have moved upward. For buyers, the softer pricing on the declining year can create a better entry point.

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

The 2015, 2019, 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

Lexus Safety System+ comes standard with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and auto high beams.

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 −1.52% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 34.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,328. The Lexus LS offers a quiet cabin, premium interior materials, and a polished driving experience.

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, while 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.
• 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.