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$8,999Median asking price · 140 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,900–$11,395
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2005 Lexus LS 430
VIN
JTHBN36F555014833
GOOD DEAL
· $3,166 below typical price
San Jose, CA
Listed at
$9,995
typical market $13,161 · 39 comps
This 2005 Lexus LS 430 is listed at $9,995 with 126,330 miles in San Jose, CA.
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Sold by Bay Cars R Us
1616 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 95128
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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VIN report
2005 Lexus LS 430
VIN JTHBN36F555014833
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 39 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 15, 2026This vehicle · $9,995
Below market
$6,892
Typical price
$13,161
Above market
$20,874
This vehicle: $9,995 — $3,166 below the typical market price ($13,161)
Asking $9,995 · typical market price $13,161 · based on 39 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $500 (−4.8%) over 11 months.
Oct 9, 2025 · $10,495
Sep 10, 2026 · $9,995
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JTHBN36F555014833, spanning 11 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Cars R Us | San Jose, CA 95128 | $9,995 | 126,330 mi | 2026-09-10 | 3 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pride Motors LLC | San Jose, CA 95117 | $10,495 | 111,600 mi | 2025-10-09 | 342 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHBN36F555014833Trim
430
Engine
4.3L · V8
Horsepower
300
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2005
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
23
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 2005 Lexus LS 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 2005 Lexus LS has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.
2 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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AIR BAGSON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME…NHTSA campaign 06V096000
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 2005 Lexus LS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2005 Lexus LS over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,482 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $12,526 |
| May 2026 | $9,999 |
| June 2026 | $12,000 |
| July 2026 | $11,342 |
| August 2026 | $13,588 |
| September 2026 | $11,044 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2005 Lexus LS with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 18, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2005–2007) to the 2005 Lexus LS in this catalog, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the lowest median asking price ($8,999, 140 listings with photos) and the 2006 Lincoln Town CAR the highest ($11,800, 35 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 18, 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
2005 Lexus LS
430 · United States
$9,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $13,161 · 39 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $8,599–$16,991
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 430 · 126,330 mi · view VIN
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$195 lower median
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
All trims
$9,800Median asking price · 49 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,500–$13,885
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$1,805 higher median
2006 Lincoln Town CAR
All trims
$11,800Median asking price · 35 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,999–$17,977
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lexus LS 430 | $13,161 | $8,599–$16,991 | 39 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class All trims | $8,999 | $7,900–$11,395 | 140 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class All trims | $9,800 | $6,500–$13,885 | 49 |
| 2006 Lincoln Town CAR All trims | $11,800 | $6,999–$17,977 | 35 |
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 18, 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | $82,286 | 100% | 18,111 mi |
| 2023 | 52 | $75,360 | 92% | 30,622 mi |
| 2022 | 59 | $63,889 | 78% | 35,953 mi |
| 2021 | 30 | $50,662 | 62% | 59,897 mi |
| 2020 | 37 | $44,437 | 54% | 62,056 mi |
| 2019 | 50 | $42,192 | 51% | 61,260 mi |
| 2018 | 133 | $38,998 | 47% | 72,542 mi |
| 2017 | 43 | $30,778 | 37% | 84,664 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
