Lexus RX Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Lexus RX lists at $35,900 — 41.7% below the $61,612 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $45,303 (26.5% below new). Median odometer at that age: 62,602 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) | — | $61,612 | — | — | 9091 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $53,920 | −12.5% | 14,963 | 807 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $49,125 | −20.3% | 25,789 | 1692 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $45,303 | −26.5% | 33,950 | 1140 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $38,977 | −36.7% | 54,457 | 700 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $35,900 | −41.7% | 62,602 | 607 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $32,995 | −46.4% | 67,629 | 529 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $28,242 | −54.2% | 80,031 | 602 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $26,990 | −56.2% | 87,402 | 539 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Lexus RX's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Lexus RX? Two checks before the price.
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FAQ
How much does a Lexus RX depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Lexus RX lists at $35,900 — 41.7% below the $61,612 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $45,303 (26.5% below new). Median odometer at that age: 62,602 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (607 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Lexus RX?
The steepest part of this curve is year 3 → 4, where it sheds another 10.2 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Lexus RX's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Lexus RX a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Lexus RX saves about $16,309 versus new (26.5% below) with a median 33,950 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 RX's median new price today (9091 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).