Estimated value by year
New
$40,000
MSRP
1 yr
$32,000
-20%
2 yrs
$29,200
-27%
3 yrs
$26,800
-33%
5 yrs
$22,800
-43%
10 yrs
$14,800
-63%
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Full Depreciation Table — Lexus IS
Based on base MSRP of $40,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $34,800 | $40,000 | $44,800 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -20% | $27,840 | $32,000 | $35,840 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -27% | $25,404 | $29,200 | $32,704 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -33% | $23,316 | $26,800 | $30,016 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -38% | $21,576 | $24,800 | $27,776 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -43% | $19,836 | $22,800 | $25,536 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -47% | $18,444 | $21,200 | $23,744 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -51% | $17,052 | $19,600 | $21,952 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -55% | $15,660 | $18,000 | $20,160 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -59% | $14,268 | $16,400 | $18,368 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -63% | $12,876 | $14,800 | $16,576 |
Cost per year
$3,200
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$26,800 saves $13,200
Value at 10 yrs
$14,800
63% of value gone
Key Specs — Lexus IS
Category
Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP
$40,000
5-Year Depreciation
40%
vs Category Avg
12% better than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Lexus IS?
The sweet spot for buying a used IS is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $13,200 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. The steepest depreciation happens in the first 1-2 years, so letting someone else absorb that loss is a smart financial move.
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