Lexus Cost to Own
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Across 3 Lexus models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $44,129 for the IS to $47,898 for the RX (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the RX is cheapest to fuel at $15,796. New Lexus models include LexusCare complimentary maintenance.
Lexus models compared
5 years, 75,000 miles, bought new. Total = depreciation + fuel + national-average insurance ($6,410).
| Model | Depreciation | Fuel / energy | 5-yr total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS | $20,135 | $17,584 | $44,129 |
| NX | $24,294 | $16,119 | $46,823 |
| RX | $25,692 | $15,796 | $47,898 |
— = no citable figure. Insurance varies by driver, location and coverage; see car insurance cost by state.
Lexus maintenance schedule
Lexus's published oil-change interval: replace oil and filter every 12 months or 10,000 miles, or when the oil maintenance reminder appears, whichever comes first. LexusCare complimentary maintenance: first two scheduled services: 6 months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Lexus doesn't publish service prices.
LexusCare complimentary maintenance
Term: First two scheduled services: 6 months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Covers: Tire rotation, fluid check/top-off, brake and wiper inspection, maintenance-reminder reset and road test at 5,000 miles; adds oil and filter change and cabin air filter replacement at 10,000 miles. For vehicles registered and normally operated in the continental U.S., U.S. territories and Canada.
Source: 2025 Lexus RX 350 Warranty and Services Guide (Scheduled Maintenance chapter)
Oil changes
Normal: Replace oil and filter every 12 months or 10,000 miles, or when the oil maintenance reminder appears, whichever comes first.
Severe or special conditions: Every 6 months or 5,000 miles if driven mainly on dirt/dusty roads or on repeated trips under 5 miles below freezing (32°F), even if the reminder hasn't appeared. Lexus.com adds that vehicles on non-synthetic oil are serviced every 5,000 miles.
Source: 2025 Lexus RX 350 Warranty and Services Guide (Scheduled Maintenance chapter)
| Interval | Items | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Every 6 months / 5,000 miles |
| 2025 Lexus RX 350 Warranty and Services Guide (Scheduled Maintenance chapter) |
| Every 12 months / 10,000 miles |
| 2025 Lexus RX 350 Warranty and Services Guide (Scheduled Maintenance chapter) |
| Every 15,000 miles |
| 2025 Lexus RX 350 Warranty and Services Guide (Scheduled Maintenance chapter) |
| Every 30,000 miles (30k, 60k, 90k) |
| 2025 Lexus RX 350 Warranty and Services Guide (Scheduled Maintenance chapter) |
| 60,000 miles |
| 2025 Lexus RX 350 Warranty and Services Guide (Scheduled Maintenance chapter) |
| Engine coolant |
| 2026 Lexus NX 350 Warranty and Services Guide |
| Severe/towing add-ons |
| 2025 Lexus RX 350 Warranty and Services Guide (Scheduled Maintenance chapter) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a Lexus?
Across 3 Lexus models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $44,129 for the IS to $47,898 for the RX (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the RX is cheapest to fuel at $15,796. New Lexus models include LexusCare complimentary maintenance.
Is Lexus maintenance expensive?
Lexus's published oil-change interval: replace oil and filter every 12 months or 10,000 miles, or when the oil maintenance reminder appears, whichever comes first. LexusCare complimentary maintenance: first two scheduled services: 6 months/5,000 miles and 12 months/10,000 miles. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Lexus doesn't publish service prices.
Sources and method
Each model line follows the same formula as the model pages: depreciation from CarWhere’s used-market study, fuel from EPA ratings × EIA national prices, insurance from NAIC’s national average. Maintenance comes from the manufacturer’s own schedule.
- CarWhere car depreciation by model study — CarWhere Research (data as of 2026-10-25)
- Fuel economy data (vehicles.csv) — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
- Weekly U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices — U.S. Energy Information Administration (week of November 2, 2026)
- Auto Insurance Database Report (average expenditure) — NAIC, via CarWhere state study (2023 data)
- 2025 Lexus RX 350 Warranty and Services Guide (Scheduled Maintenance chapter) — Lexus
- 2026 Lexus NX 350 Warranty and Services Guide — Lexus
- 2025 Lexus NX 350h Warranty and Services Guide — Lexus
- 2025 Lexus IS 300 Warranty and Services Guide — Lexus
- Lexus Maintenance (lexus.com) — Lexus
- LexusCare eBrochure (lexus.com) — Lexus