A 2012 Lexus CT still asks 52% of what a 2017 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 93 sedans we price, that ranks #68, below the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−30%), after which losses ease to about 16% a year. Calculated from 59 listings.
Lexus CT value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $10,900 | $20,700 | 9 | |
| 2016 | $9,195 | $22,676 | 6 | |
| 2015 | $11,400 | $16,994 | 6 | |
| 2014 | $9,800 | $14,900 | 10 | |
| 2013 | $8,900 | $13,499 | 12 | |
| 2012 | $4,400 | $10,995 | 13 | |
| 2011 | $8,995 | $13,995 | 3 |
How the Lexus CT depreciates
The newest Lexus CT has a median asking price of $16,980; a 6-year-older one runs about $12,499 — roughly 26% lost over 6 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Lexus CT hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 70%, the Lexus IS 69% and the Subaru WRX 95%, against 52% for the CT. The Toyota Corolla, Lexus IS and Subaru WRX hold value better than the CT.
The Lexus CT market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2014 Lexus CT: a dealer trade-in offer is around $9,800, selling private-party nets about $12,499, and a lot asks near $14,900 — a $5,100 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the CT costs a median 10% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 3 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Lexus CT price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,950 (8) | $11,992 (26) | +21% |
| 2012 | $8,800 (5) | $9,699 (17) | +10% |
| 2011 | $8,500 (5) | $8,995 (7) | +6% |
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Lexus CT value FAQ
How much is a Lexus CT worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $8,800 to $17,865 across 7 model years. A 2014 is worth about $12,499, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Lexus CT's value?
Among CTs from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $17,147, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $8,950.
Is a Lexus CT cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 10% more, across 3 recent model years in our listings.
Does the CT hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the CT keeps 52% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 70%, by the median asking prices of the 2017 and 2012 model years.
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