As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Lexus IS is actually worth $18,200 (fair range $16,000 to $20,300). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 57 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $31,000 — about 70% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of August 2026, the Lexus IS market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $8,450, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,000 and $9,995. Lexus IS prices have decreased 5.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $15,900 to $14,999.
The typical Lexus IS on the market has 154,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 4 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Lexus IS Pricing
A fair price for a Lexus IS in August 2026 is between $6,000 and $9,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,800 to $11,093 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,800
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$8,450
Typical market price
75th
$9,995
Above average / premium
90th
$11,093
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $7,889, which is lower than the median, suggesting pricing is relatively symmetrical across the market.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
14
$4,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
16
$4,200
25,000 - 50,000 mi
12
$3,999
50,000 - 100,000 mi
68
$10,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
344
$9,000
Over 150,000 mi
542
$7,395
Lexus IS Price Trends
Lexus IS prices have decreased 5.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $14,999 across 75 sales, down from $15,900 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Lexus IS prices are down 7.7% ($14,999 vs. $16,250 a year ago).
Lexus IS Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
9
$26,000
$23,394
2025-Q1
7
$27,250
$32,212
2025-Q2
14
$31,250
$31,710
2025-Q3
17
$16,250
$21,549
2025-Q4
39
$15,750
$28,159
2026-Q1
28
$21,998
$28,545
2026-Q2
84
$15,900
$25,463
2026-Q3
75
$14,999
$27,275
Best Value Lexus IS by Model Year
The 2025 Lexus IS offers the best value with a median price of $3,000 across 8 listings. The most expensive model year is 2017 at a median of $10,999.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2000
1
$2,800
$2,800
$2,800
2001
17
$5,500
$3,000
$10,000
2002
15
$6,500
$2,500
$11,895
2003
11
$4,900
$2,500
$9,800
2004
10
$9,400
$3,700
$11,018
2005
3
$9,900
$3,800
$10,000
2006
86
$6,500
$2,500
$11,245
2007
131
$7,628
$2,500
$11,876
2008
148
$6,791
$2,500
$11,878
2009
126
$8,300
$2,500
$11,900
2010
117
$8,995
$3,500
$11,890
2011
73
$8,993
$2,900
$11,895
2012
77
$8,999
$2,555
$11,800
2013
29
$9,350
$3,500
$11,900
2014
58
$10,499
$6,900
$11,900
2015
37
$10,935
$8,000
$11,900
2016
29
$10,801
$2,945
$11,900
2017
4
$10,999
$7,300
$11,700
2018
4
$4,500
$3,490
$4,995
2021
2
$5,000
$2,500
$5,000
2022
4
$3,300
$2,995
$5,000
2023
7
$3,000
$2,500
$4,000
2024
3
$3,500
$2,500
$5,200
2025
8
$3,000
$2,500
$4,500
How Mileage Affects Lexus IS Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Lexus IS from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 90,428 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.62x
$29,511
4,480 mi
1.85x
$33,759
9,439 mi
1.96x
$35,603
21,501 mi
1.17x
$21,314
47,372 mi
0.96x
$17,431
64,126 mi
1.09x
$19,921
97,272 mi
0.90x
$16,415
145,750 mi
0.80x
$14,563
219,524 mi
0.71x
$12,875
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.62x the reference value. At the other end, 219,524-mile examples trade at about 0.71x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Lexus IS Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
50% over 42 tests
12 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
50% over 36 tests
24 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
29% over 24 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Lexus IS — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Lexus IS
The highest concentration of Lexus IS listings is in CA with 207 active listings, followed by TX (129), FL (107), GA (71), AZ (50).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NY at $6,500, while TN has the highest at $10,500. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $4,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
207
$8,500
TX
129
$6,675
FL
107
$8,900
GA
71
$8,995
AZ
50
$6,500
WA
47
$6,995
NJ
46
$7,995
IL
37
$6,899
CO
34
$8,695
MA
34
$8,250
Lexus IS Market Velocity
Lexus IS listings spend an average of 4 days on market. This is a fast-moving market. Buyers should expect competitive pricing and be prepared to act quickly on well-priced examples. Sellers can generally expect strong demand.
The median time on market is 4 days.
Lexus IS Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $6,000 to $9,995. The median is $8,450. Anything below $6,000 is a strong value; above $9,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Lexus IS prices have dropped 5.7% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2025 model year has the lowest median price at $3,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Lexus IS ownership.
Act fast: With an average of 4 days on market, good examples sell quickly. Have financing arranged and be ready to move on a listing within days.