For the same model year, dealers ask 23 points more than private sellers; a salvage title knocks off about 31%; TX is the cheapest state at -28% and MN the priciest at +38%.
Lexus IS price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 5 | |
| 2024 | — | 5 | |
| 2023 | — | 8 | |
| 2022 | — | 6 | |
| 2021 | — | 6 | |
| 2020 | — | 6 | |
| 2018 | — | 10 | |
| 2017 | — | 11 | |
| 2016 | — | 22 | |
| 2015 | — | 26 | |
| 2014 | 1.6× | 31 | |
| 2013 | — | 8 | |
| 2012 | — | 14 | |
| 2011 | — | 16 | |
| 2010 | — | 23 | |
| 2009 | — | 21 | |
| 2008 | — | 29 | |
| 2007 | 5× | 33 | |
| 2006 | — | 12 | |
| 2005 | — | 9 | |
| 2003 | — | 5 | |
| 2001 | — | 5 |
For the 2017 model year, the Lexus IS has a median asking price of $22,700; the Acura ILX asks $13,900. It is the priciest of the two, 63% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Lexus IS the dealer markup works out at 23% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 516 | +9.1% | $17,464 |
| Private seller | 418 | -13.8% | $9,574 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 775 | +1.2% | $13,857 |
| Rebuilt | 76 | -17.3% | $16,692 |
| Salvage | 38 | -30.6% | $8,807 |
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 2008 IS, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 125–150k and 200–225k bands the asking price falls 32%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 125–150k miles | 17 | |
| 150–175k miles | 13 | |
| 175–200k miles | 22 | |
| 200–225k miles | 15 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Lexus IS is drivetrain: 4WD asks -4% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 401 | +4.0% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 72 | -0.3% |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 195 | -4.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Lexus IS asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MN at +38%, cheapest TX at -28% — 66 points apart, which on a $11,500 car is roughly $7,533.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 57 | |
| FL | 81 | |
| NC | 29 | |
| AZ | 29 | |
| NV | 26 | |
| CA | 390 | |
| HI | 54 | |
| WA | 75 | |
| OR | 65 | |
| MN | 22 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Lexus IS cost?
The median asking price is $11,500 across 1,073 live listings. A 2001 asks about $9,500 and a 2025 about $36,985. The most listed year is 2007, at $5,999.
Is a used IS cheaper than a Acura ILX?
No. For the 2017 model year the IS has a median asking price of $22,700 and the Acura ILX $13,900, so the IS asks 63% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a IS from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 9.1% above and private sellers 13.8% below, a gap of about $5,109 on a 2018 at $22,309.
How much value does a IS lose per 25,000 miles?
About 12% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2008 IS, measured from the 125–150k band to the 200–225k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Lexus IS valuation tool.
How much less is a salvage-title IS worth?
A salvage-title IS asks 31% less than the median for its model year (38 listings): about $6,827 off a 2018 at $22,309.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a IS?
Of the states with enough listings, TX asks least at -27.9% against the national median, and MN most at +37.6%. On the typical $11,500 IS that spread is about $7,533.
Why do IS prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 33 listings of the 2007 IS, the priciest tenth asks 5× what the cheapest tenth does: $9,900 against $1,995.
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