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Used Lexus ES: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Lexus ES from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $10,000 to $49,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2025.
2019–2025 Lexus ES
A more stylish ES with a smooth six-cylinder, a frugal hybrid and available all-wheel drive.
Years to target: 2019–2025. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $27,000 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2020 | $30,500 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2021 | $33,500 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2022 | $37,000* | Target | Not rated | ~50,000 |
| 2023 | $40,500* | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $45,000* | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $49,500* | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- The touchpad infotainment in early years is frustrating, and a touchscreen arrived for 2022, which makes later cars easier to live with.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an ES 350 or ES 300h with the Premium package: it adds heated and ventilated seats and memory settings. From 2022, a touchscreen replaced the touchpad controller.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus IS 2021–2022 · $35,000–$39,500
- Lexus GS 2020 · $34,500
- Toyota Avalon 2022 · $33,500
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2013–2018 Lexus ES
A quiet, comfortable luxury sedan built on Camry bones, with excellent reliability.
Years to target: 2013–2018. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $16,500 | Target | Not rated | ~130,000 |
| 2014 | $18,000 | Target | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $19,500 | Target | Not rated | ~110,000 |
| 2016 | $21,000* | Target | Not rated | ~100,000 |
| 2017 | $23,000* | Target | Not rated | ~90,000 |
| 2018 | $25,000* | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Handling is soft, and the mouse-like infotainment controller is distracting, though the 2016 refresh improved the look and tech.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an ES 350 with the Premium package: it adds heated and ventilated seats, a sunroof and blind-spot monitoring. 2017 and newer include standard automatic braking and adaptive cruise.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2016, optional from 2013.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2016, optional from 2013.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus IS 2015–2016 · $18,000–$20,000
- Lexus GS 2014–2016 · $18,000–$22,000
- Toyota Avalon 2017–2018 · $18,000–$19,500
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2010–2012 Lexus ES
A quiet, comfortable front-drive luxury sedan with a smooth six-cylinder and excellent long-term reliability.
Years to target: 2010–2012. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $10,000 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2011 | $10,500 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2012 | $11,500 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~130,000 |
Worth knowing
- It is not sporty, and some dashboards suffered from a sticky or melting surface.
The trim we'd park in our garage
The ES 350 came in one trim, so look for the Premium package for heated and ventilated seats or the Navigation package with a backup camera.
On the test drive
Check the dashboard for a sticky or melting surface and test the navigation screen. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2010, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2010, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Camry 2013–2014 · $10,000–$11,000
- Lexus CT 2011 · $10,500
- Acura TSX 2013–2014 · $10,000–$11,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.