$5,004 higher median
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
All trims
$14,999Median asking price · 95 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,824–$19,999
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2004 Lexus SC 430
VIN
JTHFN48Y840061176
GOOD DEAL
· $5,817 below typical price
Hickory, NC
Listed at
$9,995
typical market $15,812 · 64 comps
This 2004 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $9,995 with 136,941 miles in Hickory, NC.
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Sold by Hickory Auto Direct
442 Highland Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28601
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VIN report
2004 Lexus SC 430
VIN JTHFN48Y840061176
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Market price range
Based on 64 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 26, 2026This vehicle · $9,995
Below market
$8,853
Typical price
$15,812
Above market
$23,674
This vehicle: $9,995 — $5,817 below the typical market price ($15,812)
Asking $9,995 · typical market price $15,812 · based on 64 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 1, 2026 · $9,995
Oct 19, 2026 · $9,995
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN JTHFN48Y840061176, spanning 48 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Auto Direct | Hickory, NC 28601 | $9,995 | 136,941 mi | 2026-10-19 | 8 h ago |
| Hickory Auto Direct | 28601 | $9,995 | 136,941 mi | 2026-09-01 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Auto Direct | Hickory, NC 28602 | $10,745 | 136,941 mi | 2026-09-02 | 4 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHFN48Y840061176Trim
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
$4,335
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$25,285
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 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 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 September 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2004 Lexus SC over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,015 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $13,948 |
| June 2026 | $14,565 |
| July 2026 | $14,995 |
| August 2026 | $15,348 |
| September 2026 | $15,498 |
| October 2026 | $14,963 |
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As of October 26, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2003–2004) to the 2004 Lexus SC in this catalog, the 2004 BMW Z4 has the lowest median asking price ($10,995, 80 listings with photos) and the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette the highest ($22,500, 229 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 26, 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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2004 Lexus SC
430 · United States
$9,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $15,000 · 63 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $11,494–$19,995
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$22,500Median asking price · 229 qualifying listings
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2004 BMW Z4
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$10,995Median asking price · 80 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lexus SC 430 | $15,000 | $11,494–$19,995 | 63 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class All trims | $14,999 | $11,824–$19,999 | 95 |
| 2004 Cadillac XLR All trims | $18,074 | $14,200–$21,700 | 47 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette All trims | $22,500 | $18,998–$26,500 | 229 |
| 2004 BMW Z4 All trims | $10,995 | $7,900–$13,694 | 80 |
| 2003 Porsche Boxster All trims | $15,999 | $9,999–$21,218 | 45 |
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 26, 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 | 26 | $20,494 | 100% | 96,549 mi |
| 2007 | 38 | $25,150 | 123% | 76,366 mi |
| 2006 | 56 | $18,240 | 89% | 98,484 mi |
| 2005 | 53 | $16,377 | 80% | 103,351 mi |
| 2004 | 73 | $16,125 | 79% | 104,198 mi |
| 2003 | 60 | $14,498 | 71% | 118,688 mi |
| 2002 | 154 | $12,995 | 63% | 108,687 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
