A 2018 Lexus GS averages $22,950 today, with most selling between $21,900 and $99,900. ForCar prices the Lexus GS from real US listings across 20 model years ($2,000–$32,500) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2013 Lexus GS still asks 72% of what a 2018 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 77 sedans we price, that ranks #14, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−87.9%). Mileage costs it 60%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 234 listings.
Lexus GS value by year
What a Lexus GS is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $21,900 | $99,900 | 4 | |
| 2017 | $16,995 | $41,995 | 12 | |
| 2016 | $21,999 | $23,225 | 3 | |
| 2015 | $9,500 | $18,999 | 27 | |
| 2014 | $10,999 | $20,499 | 21 | |
| 2013 | $9,500 | $19,400 | 40 | |
| 2011 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 3 | |
| 2010 | $4,900 | $13,750 | 5 | |
| 2009 | $4,500 | $10,899 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $4,199 | $8,950 | 7 | |
| 2007 | $1,234 | $14,900 | 20 | |
| 2006 | $3,999 | $8,800 | 39 | |
| 2005 | $4,950 | $6,500 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $1,999 | $8,995 | 8 | |
| 2002 | $4,995 | $5,500 | 6 | |
| 2001 | $2,500 | $6,995 | 8 | |
| 2000 | $1,500 | $10,780 | 5 | |
| 1999 | $1,800 | $6,295 | 5 | |
| 1998 | $3,500 | $6,500 | 11 | |
| 1993 | $6,988 | $6,988 | 3 |
How the Lexus GS depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Lexus GS loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Lexus GS averages $22,950; a 25-year-older one runs about $6,988 — roughly 70% lost over 25 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Lexus GS hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2018 price a 2013 car still asks. Higher is better — the Lexus GS sits at #14 of 77, against a class median of 58%.
The Lexus GS market right now
What the market asks for a Lexus GS at each model year — the median of 367 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Lexus GS value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Lexus GS is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Lexus GS about 60% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Lexus GS has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2018 Lexus GS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $21,900, selling private-party nets about $22,950, and a lot asks near $99,900 — a $78,000 spread on the same car.
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Lexus GS value FAQ
How much is a Lexus GS worth?
A 2018 Lexus GS averages $22,950 today (roughly $21,900–$99,900). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Lexus GS value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Lexus GS value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Lexus GS from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Lexus GS year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Lexus GS Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Lexus GSs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.