$1,297 lower median
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
All trims
$13,698Median asking price · 176 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,000–$17,770
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2003 Lexus SC 430
VIN
JTHFN48Y430048620
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $999 above typical price
Little River, SC
Listed at
$14,995
typical market $13,996 · 46 comps
This 2003 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $14,995 with 116,516 miles in Little River, SC.
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Sold by First Choice Auto
2616 State Hwy 9, Little River, SC 29566
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2003 Lexus SC 430
VIN JTHFN48Y430048620
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Market price range
Based on 46 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 19, 2026This vehicle · $14,995
Below market
$7,444
Typical price
$13,996
Above market
$22,742
This vehicle: $14,995 — $999 above the typical market price ($13,996)
Asking $14,995 · typical market price $13,996 · based on 46 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $3,903 (−20.7%) over 23 days.
Jun 27, 2026 · $18,898
Jul 20, 2026 · $14,995
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JTHFN48Y430048620, spanning 23 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Choice Auto | Little River, SC 29566 | $14,995 | 116,516 mi | 2026-07-20 | 16 h ago |
| First Choice Auto Sales | Little River, SC 29566 | $14,995 | 116,516 mi | 2026-07-19 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Ford | Shallotte, NC 28470 | $19,797 | 116,493 mi | 2026-06-30 | 68 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHFN48Y430048620Trim
430
Engine
4.3L · V8
Horsepower
300
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2003
Made by
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
18
MPG
City
16
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
$2,580
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Lexus SC likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$12,900
Insurance
$5,950
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$26,900
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2003 Lexus SC has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.
3 recall campaigns on this model year
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe…NHTSA campaign 18V883000
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18,…NHTSA campaign 15V285000
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and…NHTSA campaign 15V286000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2003 Lexus SC from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2003 Lexus SC over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,094 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $14,994 |
| May 2026 | $13,992 |
| June 2026 | $14,744 |
| July 2026 | $14,995 |
| August 2026 | $15,676 |
| September 2026 | $13,900 |
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As of September 20, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2001–2004) to the 2003 Lexus SC in this catalog, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has the lowest median asking price ($13,698, 176 listings with photos) and the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette the highest ($19,999, 145 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2003 Lexus SC
430 · United States
$14,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $14,300 · 44 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $10,999–$18,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lexus SC 430 | $14,300 | $10,999–$18,995 | 44 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class All trims | $13,698 | $10,000–$17,770 | 176 |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster All trims | $15,939 | $12,139–$20,050 | 43 |
| 2001 BMW Z3 All trims | $14,700 | $9,975–$29,950 | 51 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette All trims | $19,999 | $17,088–$26,500 | 145 |
| 2004 Cadillac XLR All trims | $18,943 | $14,951–$23,000 | 35 |
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 20, 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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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2010What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23 | $19,999 | 100% | 91,950 mi |
| 2007 | 35 | $19,073 | 95% | 87,282 mi |
| 2006 | 41 | $15,988 | 80% | 111,487 mi |
| 2005 | 53 | $16,653 | 83% | 93,923 mi |
| 2004 | 53 | $13,999 | 70% | 114,446 mi |
| 2003 | 49 | $14,300 | 72% | 111,115 mi |
| 2002 | 137 | $13,300 | 67% | 111,153 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
