$2,580 lower median
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
All trims
$13,500Median asking price · 175 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,995–$17,213
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2003 Lexus SC 430
VIN
JTHFN48YX30046421
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,180 above typical price
Laguna Beach, CA
Listed at
$16,080
typical market $13,900 · 55 comps
This 2003 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $16,080 with 110,637 miles in Laguna Beach, CA.
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Sold by Franks Motor Cars
900 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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2003 Lexus SC 430
VIN JTHFN48YX30046421
Accidents
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Market price range
Based on 55 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 17, 2026This vehicle · $16,080
Below market
$9,240
Typical price
$13,900
Above market
$20,837
This vehicle: $16,080 — $2,180 above the typical market price ($13,900)
Asking $16,080 · typical market price $13,900 · based on 55 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $85 (+0.5%) over 31 days.
Sep 17, 2026 · $15,995
Oct 18, 2026 · $16,080
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JTHFN48YX30046421, spanning 31 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franks Motor Cars | Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | $16,080 | 110,637 mi | 2026-10-18 | 2 h ago |
| Rubens Imports | Dana Point, CA 92629 | $15,995 | 110,637 mi | 2026-10-16 | 1 d ago |
| Frank's Motor Cars | Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | $16,080 | 110,637 mi | 2026-10-01 | 3 h ago |
| Frank's Motorcars | Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | $16,080 | 110,637 mi | 2026-09-17 | 2 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubens Imports | Dana Point, CA 92629 | $15,995 | — | 2026-10-12 | 4 d ago |
| Franks Motor Cars | Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | $15,995 | 110,637 mi | 2026-09-17 | 9 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHFN48YX30046421Trim
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
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$27,750
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 September 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 September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2003 Lexus SC over the last 6 months — the market softened $88 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $13,988 |
| June 2026 | $14,288 |
| July 2026 | $14,995 |
| August 2026 | $15,499 |
| September 2026 | $14,672 |
| October 2026 | $13,900 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2003 Lexus SC with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 17, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2001–2003) to the 2003 Lexus SC in this catalog, the 2003 BMW Z4 has the lowest median asking price ($9,791, 105 listings with photos) and the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette the highest ($20,164, 159 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 17, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2003 Lexus SC
430 · United States
$16,080Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $13,900 · 53 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,900–$18,399
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 430 · 110,637 mi · view VIN
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette
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$20,164Median asking price · 159 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lexus SC 430 | $13,900 | $9,900–$18,399 | 53 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class All trims | $13,500 | $9,995–$17,213 | 175 |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster All trims | $16,350 | $12,900–$20,327 | 43 |
| 2003 BMW Z4 All trims | $9,791 | $7,937–$11,995 | 105 |
| 2001 BMW Z3 All trims | $14,800 | $10,995–$21,995 | 71 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette All trims | $20,164 | $16,985–$25,996 | 159 |
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: October 17, 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 | 24 | $19,538 | 100% | 97,128 mi |
| 2007 | 40 | $24,997 | 128% | 76,775 mi |
| 2006 | 48 | $17,742 | 91% | 100,429 mi |
| 2005 | 60 | $18,200 | 93% | 94,732 mi |
| 2004 | 68 | $15,080 | 77% | 107,876 mi |
| 2003 | 58 | $13,900 | 71% | 123,236 mi |
| 2002 | 167 | $13,084 | 67% | 108,829 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
