2004 Lexus SC 430

VIN JTHFN48Y540051415 GOOD DEAL · $815 below typical price San Rafael, CA
Listed at
$14,079
typical market $14,894 · 41 comps

This 2004 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $14,079 with 124,177 miles in San Rafael, CA.

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Market price range

Based on 41 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026
This vehicle · $14,079
Below market
$7,995
Typical price
$14,894
Above market
$27,299

This vehicle: $14,079 — $815 below the typical market price ($14,894)

Asking $14,079 · typical market price $14,894 · based on 41 comparable same-build listings.

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Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Lexus of Marin San Rafael, CA 94901 $14,079 124,177 mi 2026-08-15

What would this 2004 Lexus SC 430 cost per month?

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10% down
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$251
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,408 down
Amount financed
$12,671
Total interest
$2,389

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JTHFN48Y540051415
Trim
430
Engine
4.3L · V8
Horsepower
300
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2004
Made by
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
  • 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 2004 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 year

The 2004 Lexus SC has 3 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.

3 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • AIR BAGS
    Toyota 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
  • AIR BAGS
    Toyota 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
  • AIR BAGS
    Toyota 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

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 2004 Lexus SC from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 31, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2004 Lexus SC over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,631 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $15,500
April 2026 $14,888
May 2026 $14,075
June 2026 $14,565
July 2026 $14,995
August 2026 $13,869

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 1996–2010

What 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 15 $20,249 100% 89,411 mi
2007 21 $19,693 97% 97,479 mi
2006 24 $18,700 92% 99,310 mi
2005 39 $17,977 89% 93,790 mi
2004 43 $14,079 70% 109,625 mi
2003 44 $14,600 72% 113,256 mi
2002 101 $13,440 66% 112,585 mi

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