A 2003 Lexus SC still asks 51% of what a 2008 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 62 sedans we price, that ranks #48, below the 74% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−54.5%), after which losses ease to about 34.9% a year. Mileage costs it 63%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 102 listings.
Lexus SC value by year
The newest SC at under half the 2004 price is the 1993, with a median asking price of $7,000 (48% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $17,800 | $33,700 | 6 | |
| 2007 | $7,250 | $34,777 | 4 | |
| 2006 | $13,999 | $35,200 | 5 | |
| 2005 | $4,000 | $23,988 | 8 | |
| 2004 | $10,900 | $29,997 | 13 | |
| 2003 | $4,950 | $14,995 | 10 | |
| 2002 | $5,700 | $20,500 | 21 | |
| 2001 | $31,980 | $32,300 | 4 | |
| 1999 | $9,500 | $13,500 | 6 | |
| 1997 | $2,500 | $17,850 | 7 | |
| 1995 | $6,500 | $10,580 | 3 | |
| 1994 | $2,900 | $8,500 | 4 | |
| 1993 | $3,000 | $14,000 | 5 | |
| 1992 | $2,000 | $8,500 | 6 |
How the Lexus SC depreciates
The newest Lexus SC has a median asking price of $21,999; a 16-year-older one runs about $3,500 — roughly 84% lost over 16 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Adjust your Lexus SC value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Lexus SC about 63% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2004 Lexus SC: a dealer trade-in offer is around $10,900, selling private-party nets about $14,500, and a lot asks near $29,997 — a $19,097 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the SC costs a median 37% 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 SC price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $14,750 (6) | $22,300 (11) | +51% |
| 2006 | $14,499 (17) | $19,888 (12) | +37% |
| 2005 | $16,350 (8) | $14,900 (17) | −9% |
| 2004 | $10,000 (11) | $16,898 (14) | +69% |
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Lexus SC value FAQ
How much is a Lexus SC worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,500 to $32,300 across 14 model years. A 2004 is worth about $14,500, the median of 13 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Lexus SC's value?
Among SCs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $32,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $6,495; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 63%.
Which Lexus SC year is the best value?
The newest SC at under half the 2004 price is the 1993, with a median asking price of $7,000 (48% of it).
Is a Lexus SC cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 37% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
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