2009 Lexus SC: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2009 SC, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 1 main configurations
  • 116 vehicles built
  • 5 for sale right now

Which SC is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your SC

Will it hold value?

A SC typically keeps about 81% of its price over 5 years — a 5-year-old one runs about $13,788 today.

SC depreciation by year →
Cost to run

16/23 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,450/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2009 SC

Safety, in plain English

What JTHFN45Y-9 means

JTH FN45Y · 9
JTH
the World Manufacturer Identifier Lexus registered — assembled in Japan
FN45Y
together encode the SC line — Convertible, 4.3L 8cyl — as Lexus filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
9
in position 10 — model year 2009
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
1 rare configuration — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

Already looking at a specific SC?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.