$2,691 lower median
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
All trims
$15,294Median asking price · 92 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,970–$19,998
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2004 Lexus SC 430
VIN
JTHFN48Y540060678
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $3,737 above typical price
Anaheim, CA
Listed at
$17,985
typical market $14,248 · 46 comps
This 2004 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $17,985 with 93,185 miles in Anaheim, CA.
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Sold by Palladium Autos
725 South Beach Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92804
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2004 Lexus SC 430
VIN JTHFN48Y540060678
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Market price range
Based on 46 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 18, 2026This vehicle · $17,985
Below market
$8,895
Typical price
$14,248
Above market
$25,499
This vehicle: $17,985 — $3,737 above the typical market price ($14,248)
Asking $17,985 · typical market price $14,248 · based on 46 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $85 (−0.5%) over 19 days.
May 28, 2026 · $17,985
Jun 16, 2026 · $17,900
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JTHFN48Y540060678, spanning 19 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palladium Autos | Anaheim, CA 92804 | $17,985 | 93,185 mi | 2026-05-28 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palladium Autos | Anaheim, CA 92804 | $17,999 | 93,185 mi | 2026-06-16 | 37 d ago |
| Palladium Autos | S Anaheim, CA 92804 | $20,683 | 93,185 mi | 2026-06-16 | 93 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHFN48Y540060678Trim
430
Engine
4.3L · V8
Horsepower
300
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2004
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 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 yearThe 2004 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 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and…NHTSA campaign 15V286000
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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
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 August 30, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2004 Lexus SC over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2,010 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $14,888 |
| May 2026 | $13,948 |
| June 2026 | $14,565 |
| July 2026 | $14,995 |
| August 2026 | $15,348 |
| September 2026 | $16,898 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2004 Lexus SC with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 21, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2002–2004) to the 2004 Lexus SC in this catalog, the 2004 BMW Z4 has the lowest median asking price ($9,900, 61 listings with photos) and the 2004 Cadillac XLR the highest ($18,995, 34 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 21, 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
2004 Lexus SC
430 · United States
$17,985Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $13,788 · 47 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,999–$19,995
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$8,085 lower median
2004 BMW Z4
All trims
$9,900Median asking price · 61 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,130–$12,995
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$1,010 higher median
2004 Cadillac XLR
All trims
$18,995Median asking price · 34 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,951–$22,495
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$3,990 lower median
2002 Porsche Boxster
All trims
$13,995Median asking price · 44 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,500–$16,695
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$5,415 lower median
2002 BMW Z3
All trims
$12,570Median asking price · 25 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,689–$15,920
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lexus SC 430 | $13,788 | $9,999–$19,995 | 47 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class All trims | $15,294 | $11,970–$19,998 | 92 |
| 2004 BMW Z4 All trims | $9,900 | $8,130–$12,995 | 61 |
| 2004 Cadillac XLR All trims | $18,995 | $14,951–$22,495 | 34 |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster All trims | $13,995 | $11,500–$16,695 | 44 |
| 2002 BMW Z3 All trims | $12,570 | $11,689–$15,920 | 25 |
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 21, 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 | $20,995 | 100% | 91,950 mi |
| 2007 | 37 | $19,975 | 95% | 85,985 mi |
| 2006 | 45 | $15,988 | 76% | 110,047 mi |
| 2005 | 54 | $16,576 | 79% | 96,400 mi |
| 2004 | 53 | $13,995 | 67% | 114,446 mi |
| 2003 | 52 | $14,350 | 68% | 108,189 mi |
| 2002 | 140 | $13,325 | 63% | 111,643 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
