For the same model year, dealers ask 22 points more than private sellers; VA is the cheapest state at -19% and WA the priciest at +74%; a rear-wheel drive GS asks +36% against the median of its model year.
Lexus GS price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 8 | |
| 2016 | — | 6 | |
| 2015 | — | 14 | |
| 2014 | — | 7 | |
| 2013 | — | 22 | |
| 2011 | — | 7 | |
| 2008 | — | 7 | |
| 2007 | — | 15 | |
| 2006 | — | 25 | |
| 2004 | — | 8 | |
| 2003 | — | 6 | |
| 2002 | — | 5 | |
| 2001 | — | 19 | |
| 1999 | — | 12 | |
| 1998 | — | 6 | |
| 1993 | — | 8 |
For the 2007 model year, the Lexus GS has a median asking price of $4,750; the Cadillac CTS asks $4,990, the Ford Fusion $3,150 and the Buick LaCrosse $4,500. Only the Cadillac CTS asks more.
Dealer or private seller
On the Lexus GS the dealer markup works out at 22% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 222 | +12.3% | $8,895 |
| Dealer | 197 | +34.8% | $14,317 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 356 | +26.1% | $11,366 |
| Rebuilt | 31 | +1.6% | $12,246 |
| Salvage | 18 | -4.7% | $11,947 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2006 GS, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 28%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 10 | |
| 125–150k miles | 19 | |
| 150–175k miles | 13 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Lexus GS is drivetrain: RWD asks +36% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 201 | +36.4% |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 91 | +18.4% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Lexus GS asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +74%, cheapest VA at -19% — 93 points apart, which on a $8,888 car is roughly $8,221.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 12 | |
| TN | 13 | |
| FL | 37 | |
| HI | 14 | |
| NV | 14 | |
| CO | 22 | |
| TX | 22 | |
| OR | 12 | |
| MN | 16 | |
| WA | 31 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Lexus GS cost?
The median asking price is $8,888 across 485 live listings. A 1993 asks about $6,988 and a 2018 about $22,950. The most listed year is 2006, at $6,500.
Is a used GS cheaper than a Cadillac CTS?
Yes. For the 2007 model year the GS has a median asking price of $4,750 and the Cadillac CTS $4,990, so the GS asks 5% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a GS from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 34.8% above and private sellers 12.3% above, a gap of about $3,825 on a 2015 at $17,000.
How much value does a GS lose per 25,000 miles?
About 12% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2006 GS, measured from the 125–150k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Lexus GS valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title GS worth?
Hardly at all: in 31 listings, rebuilt-title cars ask within 2% of the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a GS?
Of the states with enough listings, VA asks least at -19.0% against the national median, and WA most at +73.5%. On the typical $8,888 GS that spread is about $8,221.
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