A 2018 Lexus IS averages $19,900 today, with most selling between $18,900 and $25,995. ForCar prices the Lexus IS from real US listings across 10 model years ($3,400–$19,900) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
Lexus IS value by year
What a Lexus IS 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 | $18,900 | $19,900 | $25,995 | 4 |
| 2017 | $16,500 | $16,950 | $25,990 | 3 |
| 2015 | $14,900 | $14,900 | $18,760 | 13 |
| 2014 | $2,800 | $12,500 | $13,994 | 10 |
| 2012 | $6,495 | $8,900 | $9,000 | 5 |
| 2011 | $11,980 | $13,995 | $13,999 | 4 |
| 2010 | $2,600 | $5,999 | $22,977 | 8 |
| 2009 | $7,000 | $11,995 | $11,999 | 3 |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $5,900 | $29,800 | 5 |
| 2007 | $2,800 | $3,400 | $10,899 | 4 |
How the Lexus IS depreciates
Median market price by year — how a Lexus IS loses (or holds) value as it ages.
The Lexus IS market right now
Every real listing we found — plotted by year and asking price. The white line is the median; dots below it are priced under market — potential deals.
Adjust your Lexus IS value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer reading for a value tuned to your exact car.
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Lexus IS 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.
Get an exact Lexus IS value by VIN
Trim, engine and options move the value. Decode your Lexus IS's VIN free to pin the exact build, then check its market value.
More on the Lexus IS
Lexus IS value FAQ
How much is a Lexus IS worth?
A 2018 Lexus IS averages $19,900 today (roughly $18,900–$25,995). 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 IS 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 IS 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 IS from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Lexus IS 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 IS 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 ISs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.