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How much does the Lexus RX cost in today's market?

Used Lexus RX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Lexus RX's current nationwide average price is $32,987, and its lowest point over the past year was $29,940. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lexus RX a good car?

Yes — the Lexus RX is a strong choice if you want a luxury SUV that emphasizes comfort, refinement, and long-term appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the RX for its comfortable ride, upscale cabin, and reliability. Across the model years, the RX also earns recurring praise for its quiet cabin and well-equipped feel, which helps it stand out as an easy-to-live-with luxury SUV.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on performance that feels more relaxed than quick, styling that can divide opinions, and some interior materials that do not always match the premium price. 35.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus RX models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Lexus RX as comfortable, refined, and dependable, with a strong reputation for long-term appeal. The RX also earns repeated praise for its smooth ride and upscale cabin, which reinforces its reputation as a luxury SUV that is easy to live with.

• Owners rate the Lexus RX between 4.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks favorable, especially if you choose a well-maintained example with a clean history and service records.

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

Across all model years, at 72% 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+ 3.0
• Infotainment: 9.8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The RX 350 FWD is estimated at 25 mpg in combined city and highway driving while the AWD model drops to 24 mpg. The RX 350h is estimated at 36 mpg combined, and the RX 450h+ is estimated at 35 mpg combined with 37 miles of electric-only range.

Which Lexus RX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Lexus RX offers these trims:

• RX 350: The base model starts with a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, an eight-speed automatic, and available FWD or AWD, making it the entry point if you want the core RX experience.
• RX 350h: This hybrid adds standard AWD and stronger efficiency, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers who want lower running costs.
• RX 450h+: The plug-in hybrid adds 304 hp and 37 miles of electric-only range, which suits you if you can charge regularly and want the most electrified setup.
• RX 500h F Sport Performance: This trim adds 366 hp, a six-speed automatic, and AWD, giving you the most performance-focused RX in the lineup.

What Lexus RX do most buyers choose?

The Lexus RX years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread, and more chances to find the right trim and equipment combination. They also sit close enough to the current generation to deliver the RX’s core comfort-and-refinement formula while still offering used-car value.

What is the Lexus RX's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you are shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The changes are generally modest to moderate, with only one year showing a gain. That pattern suggests the RX continues to retain value reasonably well while still giving buyers some pricing relief.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2016, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lexus RX safe?

• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2017: 8/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 7/10

All RX models come standard with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Lexus RX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −2.52% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.46%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $48,767. The Lexus RX offers a comfortable ride, a quiet cabin, and a refined overall character that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Lexus RX is offered in four distinct models, starting with the base RX 350. It's powered by a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. The RX 350h is the hybrid version with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder which makes 246 hp and 233 lb-ft of torque, and the RX 450h+ adds a much larger 18.1-kWh battery pack with 304 hp and up to 37 miles of electric-only range.
• Tech: The new infotainment system is much more conventional, with a touchscreen that measures 9.8 inches in lower trims and a much larger 14-inch display for other models, and it also accepts natural speech commands.
• Safety: All RX models come standard with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance features, and available features include a digital rearview mirror, a surround-view camera system, a semi-automated parking system, and a highway driving assist system that combines adaptive cruise and lane centering.
• Starting price: Pricing for the 2024 Lexus RX start at $49,950 for the base RX 350 with FWD.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.