A 2015 Lexus GS still asks 54% of what a 2020 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 82 sedans we price, that ranks #41, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−35.4%), after which losses ease to about 28.5% a year. Mileage costs it 54%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 195 listings.
Lexus GS value by year
The newest GS at under half the 2013 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $4,750 (37% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $18,000 | $32,975 | 3 | |
| 2019 | $27,995 | $38,998 | 4 | |
| 2018 | $17,999 | $35,000 | 8 | |
| 2017 | $14,995 | $29,500 | 5 | |
| 2016 | $14,500 | $22,975 | 8 | |
| 2015 | $12,995 | $25,963 | 9 | |
| 2014 | $7,500 | $20,988 | 9 | |
| 2013 | $10,000 | $16,995 | 21 | |
| 2011 | $4,000 | $15,995 | 7 | |
| 2010 | $7,500 | $12,995 | 3 | |
| 2009 | $4,000 | $14,000 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $5,000 | $12,000 | 8 | |
| 2007 | $1,200 | $10,999 | 14 | |
| 2006 | $3,999 | $9,495 | 24 | |
| 2005 | $4,950 | $8,570 | 4 | |
| 2004 | $1,600 | $20,995 | 5 | |
| 2003 | $1,999 | $8,995 | 7 | |
| 2002 | $4,500 | $11,400 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $2,500 | $10,995 | 19 | |
| 2000 | $1,600 | $2,000 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $1,800 | $6,200 | 12 | |
| 1998 | $1,999 | $5,995 | 6 | |
| 1993 | $6,988 | $6,988 | 8 |
How the Lexus GS depreciates
The newest Lexus GS has a median asking price of $32,975; a 27-year-older one runs about $6,988 — roughly 79% lost over 27 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Lexus GS hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Lexus ES keeps 58%, the BMW M5 69% and the Lexus LS 55%, against 54% for the GS. The Lexus ES, BMW M5 and Lexus LS hold value better than the GS.
The Lexus GS market right now
Adjust your Lexus GS value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Lexus GS about 54% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2013 Lexus GS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $10,000, selling private-party nets about $12,995, and a lot asks near $16,995 — a $6,995 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the GS costs a median 18% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Lexus GS price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $17,900 (5) | $21,499 (12) | +20% |
| 2015 | $14,700 (10) | $17,801 (30) | +21% |
| 2014 | $14,000 (17) | $16,200 (20) | +16% |
| 2013 | $11,950 (28) | $12,995 (35) | +9% |
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Lexus GS value FAQ
How much is a Lexus GS worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,600 to $35,500 across 23 model years. A 2013 is worth about $12,995, the median of 21 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Lexus GS's value?
Among GSs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $36,700, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $11,000; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 54%.
Which Lexus GS year is the best value?
The newest GS at under half the 2013 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $4,750 (37% of it).
Is a Lexus GS cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 18% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the GS hold value better than the Lexus ES?
No: over 5 years the GS keeps 54% of its value and the Lexus ES 58%, by the median asking prices of the 2020 and 2015 model years.
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