Lexus IS Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Lexus IS lists at $35,008 — 36.5% below the $55,164 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $41,736 (24.3% below new). Median odometer at that age: 59,781 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $55,164 | — | — | 2301 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $46,396 | −15.9% | 11,174 | 445 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $42,488 | −23% | 24,529 | 548 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $41,736 | −24.3% | 31,160 | 554 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $38,050 | −31% | 47,133 | 237 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $35,008 | −36.5% | 59,781 | 260 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $26,995 | −51.1% | 66,060 | 141 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $24,896 | −54.9% | 75,318 | 186 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $22,999 | −58.3% | 86,978 | 200 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Lexus IS's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Lexus IS? Two checks before the price.
Benchmark the asking price against what buyers actually paid. Cross-shopping? Compare curves in the 182-model depreciation study.
FAQ
How much does a Lexus IS depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Lexus IS lists at $35,008 — 36.5% below the $55,164 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $41,736 (24.3% below new). Median odometer at that age: 59,781 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (260 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Lexus IS?
The steepest part of this curve is year 5 → 6, where it sheds another 14.6 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Lexus IS's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Lexus IS a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Lexus IS saves about $13,428 versus new (24.3% below) with a median 31,160 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Lexus IS's median new price today (2301 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).