$8,738 lower median
2021 Acura TLX
$27,259Median asking price · 222 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$24,516–$29,998
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2021 Lexus IS prices in the U.S.
$35,786
Median pre-owned asking price
169 pre-owned listings · Updated September 15, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$31,348 – $38,998 All 237 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$35,720Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 15, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Lexus IS in the U.S. is $35,786, based on 169 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Lexus IS in the U.S. is $35,786 based on 169 pre-owned listings (of 237 total).
237 active dealer listings
Snapshot September 15, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$110.
Typical: $31,348–$38,998 — the middle half of 237 asking prices
Median $35,720
$24K low
$46K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$35,786
Pre-owned median (169)
58,293
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $40,988 at 15K–30K miles and fall to $25,995 over 105K miles — roughly $1,700 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $14,993Trim
The 300 Base typically asks $29,406, while the 350 F Sport asks $38,580 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $9,174About these price differences
The $31,348–$38,998 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2021 Lexus IS. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$35,720
$31,348
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$38,998
237 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 237 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2021 Lexus IS listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $35,720
2021 Lexus IS
300 Comfort
$31,998
VIN JTHCA1D23M5110303
−$3,722 · vs all-listings median
2021 Lexus IS
300 Base
$31,586
VIN JTHAA1D27M5114376
−$4,134 · vs all-listings median
2021 Lexus IS
300 Base
$30,978
VIN JTHAA1D22M5110199
−$4,742 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- 300 Comfort VIN JTHCA1D22M5110938 $33,699 −$2,021 vs median
- 300 VIN JTHG81F27M5044042 $32,816 −$2,904 vs median
- 350 F Sport VIN JTHGZ1B2XM5041221 $34,352 −$1,368 vs median
- 300 Base VIN JTHAA1D2XM5110029 $33,297 −$2,423 vs median
- 300 Comfort VIN JTHCA1D28M5112533 $32,998 −$2,722 vs median
- 300 Comfort VIN JTHC81F21M5047081 $35,500 −$220 vs median
- 350 F Sport VIN JTHGZ1E25M5018473 $38,330 +$2,610 vs median
- 350 F Sport VIN JTHGZ1B2XM5042773 $39,515 +$3,795 vs median
- 350 F Sport VIN JTHGZ1E21M5022956 $42,387 +$6,667 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2021 Lexus IS with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Lexus IS in this catalog, the 2021 Audi A5 has the lowest median asking price ($25,664, 205 listings with photos) and the 2021 Audi S5 the highest ($38,750, 71 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Lexus IS
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 186 listings with photos, catalog median $35,997 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $31,586–$38,999
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$6,007 lower median
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$29,990Median asking price · 27 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$25,995–$33,199
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$2,753 higher median
2021 Audi S5
$38,750Median asking price · 71 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$35,995–$40,998
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$10,120 lower median
2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$25,877Median asking price · 364 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$22,900–$31,966
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual C300 listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$10,333 lower median
2021 Audi A5
$25,664Median asking price · 205 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$22,222–$28,600
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Lexus IS All trims | see price overview above | $31,586–$38,999 | 186 |
| 2021 Acura TLX All trims | $27,259 | $24,516–$29,998 | 222 |
| 2021 Maserati Ghibli All trims | $29,990 | $25,995–$33,199 | 27 |
| 2021 Audi S5 All trims | $38,750 | $35,995–$40,998 | 71 |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All trims | $25,877 | $22,900–$31,966 | 364 |
| 2021 Audi A5 All trims | $25,664 | $22,222–$28,600 | 205 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2021 Lexus IS: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $1,700 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 237
Median asking price $35,720
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Compare all trims at the same mileage
Compare like-for-like mileage
United States · all states · September 15, 2026
Read across a row to compare trims at a similar odometer reading. Each price is the median asking price for that group, not a valuation of your exact car.
Scroll sideways to compare all trims. Mileage stays visible on the left.
| Mileage (odometer) | All listings | 350 F Sport | 300 Base | 300 Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15K–30K miles | $40,988 | $41,969 | $37,900 | $34,872 |
| 30K–45K miles | $37,614 | $39,998 | $32,354 | $33,774 |
| 45K–60K miles | $37,998 | $38,724 | $30,616 | $31,534 |
| 60K–75K miles | $35,693 | $36,501 | $30,794 | $31,330 |
| 75K–90K miles | $32,244 | $35,101 | $27,532 | $28,998 |
| 90K–105K miles | $30,996 | $33,712 | $26,816 | $29,997 |
| Over 105K miles | $25,995 | $29,909 | — | $22,798 |
“—” means insufficient data: at least 3 listings per trim and mileage band, or 5 for all trims combined. Equipment, condition and location can still differ within a row.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15K–30K miles | 27 listings | $40,988 | $39K–$43K |
| 30K–45K miles | 46 listings | $37,614 | $33K–$40K |
| 45K–60K miles | 57 listings | $37,998 | $32K–$39K |
| 60K–75K miles | 53 listings | $35,693 | $31K–$37K |
| 75K–90K miles | 27 listings | $32,244 | $28K–$35K |
| 90K–105K miles | 13 listings | $30,996 | $28K–$34K |
| Over 105K miles | 12 listings | $25,995 | $23K–$30K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
2021 Lexus IS: price by trim
United States · all states · September 15, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 F Sport | 148 listings | $38,580 | $36K–$40K | |
| 300 Base | 42 listings | $29,406 | $27K–$32K | |
| 300 Comfort | 42 listings | $31,812 | $30K–$34K |
Understand the differences
2021 Lexus IS: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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300 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: JTHG81F2 · year code M44 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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350 F Sport 3.5L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: JTHGZ1E2 · year code M$40,199 Median asking price · U.S. 27 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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300 Base 2L 4-cyl VIN pattern: JTHAA1D2 · year code M$28,898 Median asking price · U.S. 31 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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350 F Sport 3.5L 6-cyl VIN pattern: JTHGZ1B2 · year code M$37,998 Median asking price · U.S. 108 priced listings · September 13, 2026
Show 3 more configurations
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300 Comfort 3.5L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: JTHC81F2 · year code M$34,230 Median asking price · U.S. 11 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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300 Comfort 2L 4-cyl VIN pattern: JTHCA1D2 · year code M$31,725 Median asking price · U.S. 25 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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300 Base 3.5L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: JTHA81F2 · year code M226 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2021 Lexus IS factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
FACTORY BROCHURE
2021 Lexus IS PDF Brochure
2021 · US · 25 pages
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Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2021 Lexus IS is $35,786 (September 2026) — up 2.3% from $34,998 in September 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $35,786 | $31K–$39K | 179 |
| August 2026 | $35,998 | $33K–$39K | 280 |
| July 2026 | $35,990 | $32K–$39K | 324 |
| June 2026 | $35,995 | $32K–$39K | 266 |
| May 2026 | $35,694 | $32K–$39K | 243 |
| April 2026 | $35,563 | $31K–$38K | 253 |
| March 2026 | $35,000 | $31K–$38K | 282 |
| February 2026 | $34,092 | $30K–$38K | 238 |
| January 2026 | $34,594 | $30K–$38K | 204 |
| December 2025 | $33,856 | $30K–$37K | 168 |
| November 2025 | $34,995 | $31K–$38K | 133 |
| October 2025 | $35,985 | $31K–$39K | 155 |
| September 2025 | $34,998 | $31K–$38K | 77 |
2021 Lexus IS prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2021 Lexus IS for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot September 15, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 28 more state markets
Alabama
Typical asking price
$33,500
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 19
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Illinois
Typical asking price
$36,426
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 45
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Missouri
Typical asking price
$37,375
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Pennsylvania
Typical asking price
$36,467
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 27
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Mississippi
Typical asking price
$35,597
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Indiana
Typical asking price
$35,103
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$37,800
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kentucky
Typical asking price
$35,248
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Louisiana
Typical asking price
$40,815
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 25
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Mexico
Typical asking price
$36,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wisconsin
Typical asking price
$35,694
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Colorado
Typical asking price
$37,990
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Connecticut
Typical asking price
$35,986
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maryland
Typical asking price
$35,998
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 27
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Massachusetts
Typical asking price
$38,398
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Hampshire
Typical asking price
$34,995
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oklahoma
Typical asking price
$36,625
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$39,250
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Rhode Island
Typical asking price
$33,988
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
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Listed this year counts every 2021 Lexus IS first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Lexus IS years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2020
Lexus IS
Typical asking price
$27,998
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2021
Lexus IS
Typical asking price
$35,720
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A newer model year
2022
Lexus IS
Typical asking price
$38,732
Explore this year →
See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2026 $53,878 Median
- 2025 $46,709 Median
- 2024 $43,928 Median
- 2023 $42,008 Median
- 2022 $38,732 Median
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You are here 2021 $35,720 Median
- 2020 $27,998 Median
- 2019 $25,533 Median
- 2018 $24,282 Median
- 2017 $20,384 Median
- 2016 $18,995 Median
- 2015 $17,899 Median
- 2014 $16,744 Median
- 2013 $14,995 Median
- 2012 $12,954 Median
- 2011 $11,894 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
Explore all 20 other model years
Pick a year to open its price report. Prices compare different vehicles and equipment, not the changing value of one car.
Nearby model years
2017
$20,384
2018
$24,282
2019
$25,533
2020
$27,998
2022
$38,732
2023
$42,008
2024
$43,928
2025
$46,709
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$688
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,858 down
Amount financed
$34,722
Total interest
$6,558
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Lexus IS prices range from $24,217 to $45,946?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $31,348 and $38,998 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2021 Lexus IS?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $1,700 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2021 Lexus IS are for sale right now?
237 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2021 Lexus IS?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 237 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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