A 2021 Lexus RX still asks 52% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #32, above the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−18.6%), after which losses ease to about 10.2% a year. Mileage costs it 46%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 836 listings.
Lexus RX value by year
The newest RX at under half the 2025 price is the 2019, with a median asking price of $26,761 (50% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $53,000 | $65,990 | 4 | |
| 2025 | $48,985 | $58,428 | 10 | |
| 2024 | $43,998 | $59,990 | 9 | |
| 2023 | $40,990 | $53,990 | 16 | |
| 2022 | $16,800 | $45,500 | 15 | |
| 2021 | $27,999 | $37,499 | 6 | |
| 2020 | $25,500 | $35,992 | 11 | |
| 2019 | $15,499 | $32,623 | 20 | |
| 2018 | $21,900 | $30,995 | 13 | |
| 2017 | $17,950 | $27,647 | 38 | |
| 2016 | $15,800 | $26,695 | 35 | |
| 2015 | $12,988 | $20,995 | 61 | |
| 2014 | $11,500 | $21,647 | 26 | |
| 2013 | $8,700 | $17,995 | 67 | |
| 2012 | $7,900 | $13,995 | 39 | |
| 2011 | $7,950 | $12,999 | 48 | |
| 2010 | $7,500 | $13,995 | 63 | |
| 2009 | $3,950 | $10,900 | 45 | |
| 2008 | $3,500 | $9,950 | 58 | |
| 2007 | $4,000 | $8,975 | 43 | |
| 2006 | $2,800 | $10,199 | 29 | |
| 2005 | $3,600 | $7,950 | 33 | |
| 2004 | $3,000 | $7,500 | 61 | |
| 2003 | $1,750 | $5,800 | 12 | |
| 2002 | $2,000 | $6,995 | 34 | |
| 2001 | $1,000 | $4,900 | 15 | |
| 2000 | $1,275 | $3,250 | 10 | |
| 1999 | $2,200 | $4,500 | 15 |
How the Lexus RX depreciates
The newest Lexus RX has a median asking price of $57,990; a 27-year-older one runs about $2,800 — roughly 95% lost over 27 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Lexus RX hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota RAV4 keeps 60%, the Jeep Wrangler 56% and the Honda CR-V 59%, against 52% for the RX. The Toyota RAV4, Jeep Wrangler and Honda CR-V hold value better than the RX.
The Lexus RX market right now
Adjust your Lexus RX value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Lexus RX about 46% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Lexus RX: a dealer trade-in offer is around $48,985, selling private-party nets about $53,995, and a lot asks near $58,428 — a $9,443 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the RX costs a median 17% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Lexus RX price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,000 (8) | $51,495 (21) | +5% |
| 2023 | $24,825 (8) | $44,990 (29) | +81% |
| 2022 | $17,400 (19) | $40,109 (32) | +131% |
| 2021 | $31,000 (7) | $34,956 (17) | +13% |
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Lexus RX value FAQ
How much is a Lexus RX worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,800 to $57,990 across 28 model years. A 2025 is worth about $53,995, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Lexus RX's value?
Among RXs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $44,777, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $18,500; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 46%.
Which Lexus RX year is the best value?
The newest RX at under half the 2025 price is the 2019, with a median asking price of $26,761 (50% of it).
Is a Lexus RX cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 17% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the RX hold value better than the Toyota RAV4?
No: over 5 years the RX keeps 52% of its value and the Toyota RAV4 60%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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