$6,993 lower median
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
All trims
$14,999Median asking price · 89 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,574–$19,998
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2004 Lexus SC 430
VIN
JTHFN48Y940059680
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $8,693 above typical price
Houston, TX
Listed at
$22,690
typical market $13,997 · 52 comps
This 2004 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $22,690 with 79,446 miles in Houston, TX.
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Sold by ABZ Motors (TX)
9120 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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2004 Lexus SC 430
VIN JTHFN48Y940059680
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 52 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 24, 2026This vehicle · $22,690
Below market
$8,075
Typical price
$13,997
Above market
$24,989
This vehicle: $22,690 — $8,693 above the typical market price ($13,997)
Asking $22,690 · typical market price $13,997 · based on 52 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $698 (+3.2%) over 3 days.
Aug 29, 2026 · $21,992
Sep 1, 2026 · $22,690
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JTHFN48Y940059680, spanning 3 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABZ Motors (TX) | Houston, TX 77074 | $22,690 | 79,446 mi | 2026-09-01 | 23 d ago |
| ABZ Motors | Houston, TX 77074 | $21,992 | 79,446 mi | 2026-08-30 | 4 h ago |
| Autobyzack, Inc. | Houston, TX 77074 | $21,991 | 79,446 mi | 2026-08-29 | 25 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABZ Motors | Houston, TX 77036 | $21,991 | 79,446 mi | 2026-08-29 | 4 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHFN48Y940059680Trim
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 $1,107 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 | $15,995 |
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 24, 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 ($9,870, 65 listings with photos) and the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette the highest ($21,078, 169 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 24, 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
$21,992Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $13,788 · 49 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $10,495–$19,995
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$12,122 lower median
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All trims
$9,870Median asking price · 65 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,130–$12,995
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$2,997 lower median
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$18,995Median asking price · 37 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,995–$22,488
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2002 Porsche Boxster
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$13,995Median asking price · 43 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,995–$17,798
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$914 lower median
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
All trims
$21,078Median asking price · 169 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$18,880–$24,998
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lexus SC 430 | $13,788 | $10,495–$19,995 | 49 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class All trims | $14,999 | $11,574–$19,998 | 89 |
| 2004 BMW Z4 All trims | $9,870 | $8,130–$12,995 | 65 |
| 2004 Cadillac XLR All trims | $18,995 | $14,995–$22,488 | 37 |
| 2002 Porsche Boxster All trims | $13,995 | $10,995–$17,798 | 43 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette All trims | $21,078 | $18,880–$24,998 | 169 |
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 24, 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% | 92,862 mi |
| 2007 | 34 | $24,344 | 122% | 83,436 mi |
| 2006 | 42 | $16,804 | 84% | 106,252 mi |
| 2005 | 50 | $16,576 | 83% | 94,403 mi |
| 2004 | 57 | $13,999 | 70% | 113,248 mi |
| 2003 | 58 | $14,624 | 73% | 107,265 mi |
| 2002 | 136 | $13,336 | 67% | 109,028 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
