A 2021 Lexus IS still asks 68% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #8, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−21.3%), after which losses ease to about 10.5% a year. Mileage costs it 44%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 340 listings.
Lexus IS value by year
The newest IS at under half the 2018 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $8,000 (37% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $15,500 against $15,575, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $46,995 | $46,995 | 3 | |
| 2025 | $27,985 | $50,827 | 5 | |
| 2024 | $33,500 | $69,999 | 7 | |
| 2023 | $28,900 | $41,008 | 5 | |
| 2022 | $29,850 | $34,950 | 4 | |
| 2021 | $25,850 | $43,888 | 6 | |
| 2020 | $18,850 | $33,000 | 7 | |
| 2019 | $19,995 | $29,995 | 4 | |
| 2018 | $15,500 | $28,999 | 11 | |
| 2017 | $12,900 | $23,995 | 10 | |
| 2016 | $9,995 | $23,000 | 21 | |
| 2015 | $11,500 | $21,780 | 31 | |
| 2014 | $10,900 | $20,282 | 33 | |
| 2013 | $8,350 | $29,977 | 8 | |
| 2012 | $7,995 | $19,995 | 16 | |
| 2011 | $6,999 | $14,995 | 16 | |
| 2010 | $5,990 | $12,995 | 25 | |
| 2009 | $4,900 | $11,975 | 18 | |
| 2008 | $3,000 | $13,199 | 24 | |
| 2007 | $1,995 | $9,995 | 30 | |
| 2006 | $1,800 | $7,999 | 12 | |
| 2005 | $1,500 | $10,000 | 9 | |
| 2004 | $8,000 | $18,500 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $2,900 | $13,700 | 5 | |
| 2002 | $4,000 | $10,000 | 21 | |
| 2001 | $5,000 | $14,900 | 5 |
How the Lexus IS depreciates
The newest Lexus IS has a median asking price of $46,995; a 25-year-older one runs about $9,500 — roughly 80% lost over 25 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Lexus IS hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Subaru WRX keeps 68%, the Genesis G70 73% and the BMW 330i 50%, against 68% for the IS. The IS holds value better than the BMW 330i, but not the Genesis G70.
The Lexus IS market right now
Adjust your Lexus IS value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Lexus IS about 44% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2018 Lexus IS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $15,500, selling private-party nets about $21,749, and a lot asks near $28,999 — a $13,499 spread on the same car.
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Lexus IS value FAQ
How much is a Lexus IS worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $5,000 to $46,995 across 26 model years. A 2018 is worth about $21,749, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Lexus IS's value?
Among ISs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $37,410, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $14,200; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 44%.
Which Lexus IS year is the best value?
The newest IS at under half the 2018 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $8,000 (37% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $15,500 against $15,575, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Does the IS hold value better than the Subaru WRX?
About the same: over 5 years the IS keeps 68% of its value and the Subaru WRX 68%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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