As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Lexus IS is actually worth $17,900 (fair range $15,700 to $20,000). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 56 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 $31,500 — about 76% 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 $7,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,500 and $9,880. Lexus IS prices have decreased 5.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $15,900 to $14,995.
The typical Lexus IS on the market has 154,241 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 $5,500 and $9,880 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,500 to $10,950 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$7,995
Typical market price
75th
$9,880
Above average / premium
90th
$10,950
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $7,578, 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
$5,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
22
$4,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
13
$3,999
50,000 - 100,000 mi
64
$9,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
328
$8,994
Over 150,000 mi
553
$7,000
Lexus IS Price Trends
Lexus IS prices have decreased 5.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $14,995 across 73 sales, down from $15,900 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Lexus IS prices are down 7.7% ($14,995 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
73
$14,995
$26,900
Best Value Lexus IS by Model Year
The 2025 Lexus IS offers the best value with a median price of $3,000 across 10 listings. The most expensive model year is 2016 at a median of $10,801.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2000
1
$2,800
$2,800
$2,800
2001
15
$5,300
$2,700
$9,950
2002
17
$6,000
$2,500
$9,995
2003
13
$4,900
$2,500
$9,800
2004
11
$9,000
$3,700
$10,933
2005
4
$9,900
$3,800
$10,000
2006
91
$6,000
$2,500
$11,245
2007
131
$7,400
$2,500
$11,198
2008
144
$6,500
$2,500
$11,495
2009
118
$7,495
$2,500
$11,500
2010
114
$8,761
$3,000
$11,499
2011
74
$8,994
$2,900
$11,500
2012
80
$8,858
$4,000
$11,577
2013
31
$8,995
$3,000
$11,500
2014
60
$9,995
$6,900
$11,500
2015
33
$10,800
$6,800
$11,500
2016
25
$10,801
$2,945
$11,536
2017
4
$9,495
$3,000
$10,999
2018
4
$4,500
$2,500
$4,995
2021
5
$3,000
$2,500
$5,000
2022
3
$3,300
$2,995
$5,000
2023
8
$3,500
$2,500
$4,000
2024
4
$5,200
$3,500
$6,000
2025
10
$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 90,791 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.62x
$29,025
4,573 mi
1.70x
$30,428
9,439 mi
1.96x
$35,053
21,501 mi
1.17x
$20,966
47,372 mi
0.96x
$17,156
64,126 mi
1.10x
$19,620
97,272 mi
0.90x
$16,172
145,750 mi
0.80x
$14,345
219,524 mi
0.71x
$12,670
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 196 active listings, followed by TX (136), FL (107), GA (75), WA (50).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in AZ at $6,300, while VA has the highest at $9,500. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $3,200.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
196
$8,000
TX
136
$6,695
FL
107
$8,500
GA
75
$7,999
WA
50
$7,991
NJ
44
$7,995
IL
42
$6,899
AZ
41
$6,300
CO
37
$8,500
VA
33
$9,500
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 5 days.
Lexus IS Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $5,500 to $9,880. The median is $7,995. Anything below $5,500 is a strong value; above $9,880 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.