How fast does the Lexus Ls depreciate?
Average depreciation
13.8%per year
The newest Lexus Ls (2025) has a fair price of about $86,921. Older model years retain progressively less of that value.
Value retention by model year
| Model year | Age (yrs) | Fair price | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $86,921 | 100% |
| 2024 | 2 | $77,904 | 90% |
| 2023 | 3 | $73,070 | 84% |
| 2022 | 4 | $58,585 | 67% |
| 2021 | 5 | $49,415 | 57% |
| 2020 | 6 | $43,963 | 51% |
| 2019 | 7 | $36,852 | 42% |
| 2018 | 8 | $35,342 | 41% |
| 2017 | 9 | $27,018 | 31% |
| 2016 | 10 | $23,258 | 27% |
This is a cross-sectional estimate: it compares the mileage-adjusted market prices of different model years today, not the resale history of a single car. Actual depreciation depends on mileage, condition, trim, and market shifts.
12-year depreciation forecast
Projected resale value and typical accumulated mileage for the Lexus Ls by vehicle age. Rows marked Market are backed by current listings; Projected rows extrapolate the 13.8%-per-year rate.
| Age (yrs) | Model year | Est. miles | Resale value | Retention | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 12,000 | $86,921 | 100% | Market |
| 2 | 2024 | 24,000 | $77,904 | 90% | Market |
| 3 | 2023 | 36,000 | $73,070 | 84% | Market |
| 4 | 2022 | 48,000 | $58,585 | 67% | Market |
| 5 | 2021 | 60,000 | $49,415 | 57% | Market |
| 6 | 2020 | 72,000 | $43,963 | 51% | Market |
| 7 | 2019 | 84,000 | $36,852 | 42% | Market |
| 8 | 2018 | 96,000 | $35,342 | 41% | Market |
| 9 | 2017 | 108,000 | $27,018 | 31% | Market |
| 10 | 2016 | 120,000 | $23,258 | 27% | Market |
| 11 | 2015 | 132,000 | $19,790 | 23% | Projected |
| 12 | 2014 | 144,000 | $17,068 | 20% | Projected |
Mileage assumes ~12,000 mi/yr. Projected values use the fitted depreciation rate and are floored at 15% of the newest year's value; they are estimates, not guarantees.
Frequently asked questions
How fast does the Lexus Ls depreciate?
About 13.8% per year, based on a comparison of mileage-adjusted market prices across model years.
What is a Lexus Ls worth after 10 years?
A 2016 Lexus Ls is worth roughly $23,258 — about 27% of the newest year's fair price.
What will a Lexus Ls be worth at 12 years old?
Projecting the 13.8%-per-year rate forward, a 12-year-old Lexus Ls (around 144,000 miles) would be worth about $17,068 — roughly 20% of the newest year's value. A projection, not a guarantee.
Cross-sectional depreciation estimate from live market listings, adjusted for mileage · updated 6/25/2026. Estimates only; your car's value depends on condition, options, and location.