A 2019 Lexus RC still asks 40% of what a 2024 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 55 sedans we price, that ranks #52, below the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−57.6%), after which losses ease to about 19.2% a year. Mileage costs it 39%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 42 listings.
Lexus RC value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,900 | $74,991 | 3 | |
| 2022 | $27,950 | $75,000 | 3 | |
| 2021 | $27,900 | $74,995 | 3 | |
| 2019 | $24,850 | $35,600 | 3 | |
| 2018 | $16,800 | $35,900 | 5 | |
| 2017 | $21,799 | $35,763 | 6 | |
| 2016 | $19,499 | $28,500 | 5 | |
| 2015 | $11,000 | $37,900 | 14 |
How the Lexus RC depreciates
The newest Lexus RC has a median asking price of $72,991; a 9-year-older one runs about $19,910 — roughly 73% lost over 9 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Lexus RC hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the BMW M2 keeps 51%, the Audi RS 5 88% and the Audi RS 3 56%, against 40% for the RC. The BMW M2, Audi RS 5 and Audi RS 3 hold value better than the RC.
The Lexus RC market right now
Adjust your Lexus RC value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Lexus RC about 39% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2015 Lexus RC: a dealer trade-in offer is around $11,000, selling private-party nets about $19,910, and a lot asks near $37,900 — a $26,900 spread on the same car.
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Lexus RC value FAQ
How much is a Lexus RC worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $17,200 to $72,991 across 8 model years. A 2015 is worth about $19,910, the median of 14 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Lexus RC's value?
Among RCs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $36,200, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $22,197; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 39%.
Does the RC hold value better than the BMW M2?
No: over 5 years the RC keeps 40% of its value and the BMW M2 51%, by the median asking prices of the 2024 and 2019 model years.
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