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Used Lexus IS: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Lexus IS from 2010 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $10,500 to $55,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2025.
2014–2025 Lexus IS
A rear-drive luxury sport sedan with sharp handling and a range of engines, including an eight-cylinder.
Years to target: 2014–2025. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $15,500 | Target | Not rated | ~140,000 |
| 2015 | $18,000 | Target | Not rated | ~130,000 |
| 2016 | $20,000 | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2017 | $22,500* | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2018 | $25,000* | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $28,000* | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2020 | $31,500* | Target | Not rated | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $35,000* | Target | Not rated | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $39,500* | Target | Not rated | ~50,000 |
| 2023 | $44,000* | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $49,500* | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $55,500* | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- The rear seat and trunk are small, and the touchpad infotainment is awkward until the 2021 update added a touchscreen.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an IS 300 AWD V6 or IS 350: they add real power over the four-cylinder. 2017 and later include automatic braking, CarPlay came in 2020 and a touchscreen in 2021.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2017, optional from 2014.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2017, optional from 2014.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2021.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus ES 2020–2022 · $30,500–$37,000
- Lexus GS 2019–2020 · $30,500–$34,500
- Toyota Avalon 2021–2022 · $30,500–$33,500
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2010–2013 Lexus IS
A compact rear-drive sport sedan with sharp handling, strong reliability and a high-performance IS F version.
Years to target: 2010–2013. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $10,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2011 | $11,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2012 | $12,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2013 | $13,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
Worth knowing
- The rear seat is tight, and the IS 250 is slow and prone to carbon buildup.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the IS 350: its 306-hp V6 is far quicker than the IS 250 with similar running costs, while the IS 250 AWD suits snowy climates.
On the test drive
On the IS 250, ask about carbon buildup symptoms like rough idle and check for a sticky dash. 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
- Acura TSX 2013–2014 · $10,000–$11,000
- Lexus CT 2011 · $10,500
- Toyota Corolla 2014–2015 · $11,500–$12,500
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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.