As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Lexus IS is actually worth $17,400 (fair range $15,300 to $19,500). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 59 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 $27,500 — about 58% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of October 2026, the Lexus IS market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $7,490, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,400 and $9,157. Lexus IS prices have decreased 6.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $15,991 to $14,995.
The typical Lexus IS on the market has 158,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 5 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Lexus IS Pricing
A fair price for a Lexus IS in October 2026 is between $5,400 and $9,157 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,500 to $10,000 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,400
Below average price
Median (50th)
$7,490
Typical market price
75th
$9,157
Above average / premium
90th
$10,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $7,157, 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
11
$3,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
25
$4,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
25
$4,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
37
$9,499
100,000 - 150,000 mi
315
$8,500
Over 150,000 mi
585
$6,990
Lexus IS Price Trends
Lexus IS prices have decreased 6.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $14,995 across 4 sales, down from $15,991 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Lexus IS prices are down 4.8% ($14,995 vs. $15,750 a year ago).
Lexus IS Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
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
93
$14,900
$24,052
2026-Q3
129
$15,991
$28,337
2026-Q4
4
$14,995
$26,543
Best Value Lexus IS by Model Year
The 2018 Lexus IS offers the best value with a median price of $2,500 across 3 listings. The most expensive model year is 2016 at a median of $9,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2001
20
$4,000
$2,500
$8,964
2002
19
$5,000
$2,650
$10,123
2003
7
$5,000
$2,500
$9,995
2004
9
$7,000
$3,000
$10,898
2005
5
$5,000
$3,000
$10,000
2006
97
$6,000
$2,500
$10,950
2007
118
$6,750
$2,950
$10,840
2008
130
$6,900
$2,500
$10,972
2009
101
$7,259
$2,500
$10,987
2010
139
$7,790
$2,500
$10,987
2011
83
$8,450
$2,800
$10,970
2012
97
$8,590
$3,500
$10,987
2013
33
$9,350
$2,500
$10,950
2014
45
$9,289
$3,500
$10,950
2015
33
$8,900
$2,500
$10,935
2016
18
$9,995
$2,500
$10,898
2017
4
$9,900
$9,900
$10,500
2018
3
$2,500
$2,500
$4,500
2019
2
$4,000
$3,000
$4,000
2020
1
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
2021
4
$4,000
$3,500
$5,000
2022
5
$3,500
$2,995
$5,000
2023
7
$3,500
$3,000
$5,000
2024
10
$3,000
$2,599
$6,500
2025
10
$3,000
$2,500
$5,000
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 91,288 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,118 mi
1.64x
$28,556
4,480 mi
1.92x
$33,340
9,759 mi
2.09x
$36,430
21,501 mi
1.17x
$20,421
47,127 mi
0.99x
$17,187
63,726 mi
1.05x
$18,222
97,272 mi
0.91x
$15,775
147,486 mi
0.80x
$13,852
219,524 mi
0.71x
$12,388
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,118 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.64x 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
50%
volatile
61% over 44 tests
12 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
58% over 38 tests
24 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
42% over 26 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 217 active listings, followed by TX (145), FL (124), GA (74), WA (44).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in MI at $5,500, while MA has the highest at $8,999. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $3,499.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
217
$7,900
TX
145
$6,724
FL
124
$6,999
GA
74
$6,985
WA
44
$6,800
NJ
43
$6,500
IL
37
$5,990
AZ
34
$5,900
MA
31
$8,999
CO
27
$7,997
Lexus IS Market Velocity
Lexus IS listings spend an average of 5 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. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Lexus IS Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $5,400 to $9,157. The median is $7,490. Anything below $5,400 is a strong value; above $9,157 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Lexus IS prices have dropped 6.2% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2018 model year has the lowest median price at $2,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Lexus IS ownership.
Act fast: With an average of 5 days on market, good examples sell quickly. Have financing arranged and be ready to move on a listing within days.