$4,600 lower median
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
All trims
$8,390Median asking price · 26 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,477–$11,167
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2005 Lexus LS 430
VIN
JTHBN36FX55014262
Matthews, NC
Typical market price
$10,288
41 comparable listings
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Sold by City Imports
8909 E Independence Boulevard, Matthews, NC 28105
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VIN report
2005 Lexus LS 430
VIN JTHBN36FX55014262
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 41 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 4, 2026Below market
$5,999
Typical price
$10,288
Above market
$19,990
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Imports | Matthews, NC 28105 | — | 98,402 mi | 2026-10-01 | 10 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHBN36FX55014262Trim
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
$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 2005 Lexus LS has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.
2 recall campaigns on this model year
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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 September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2005 Lexus LS over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2,500 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $9,999 |
| June 2026 | $12,000 |
| July 2026 | $11,342 |
| August 2026 | $13,588 |
| September 2026 | $11,665 |
| October 2026 | $12,499 |
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As of October 4, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2005–2006) to the 2005 Lexus LS in this catalog, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the lowest median asking price ($8,390, 26 listings with photos) and the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class the highest ($8,999, 50 listings).
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2005 Lexus LS
430 · United States
$12,990Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $12,499 · 39 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,995–$15,900
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$3,991 lower median
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
All trims
$8,999Median asking price · 50 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,999–$13,495
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$3,995 lower median
2006 Lincoln Town CAR
All trims
$8,995Median asking price · 49 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,495–$15,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lexus LS 430 | $12,499 | $7,995–$15,900 | 39 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class All trims | $8,390 | $6,477–$11,167 | 26 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class All trims | $8,999 | $5,999–$13,495 | 50 |
| 2006 Lincoln Town CAR All trims | $8,995 | $5,495–$15,995 | 49 |
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 4, 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 | 29 | $83,800 | 100% | 16,155 mi |
| 2023 | 64 | $74,680 | 89% | 31,900 mi |
| 2022 | 65 | $63,824 | 76% | 37,237 mi |
| 2021 | 41 | $51,856 | 62% | 53,643 mi |
| 2020 | 45 | $44,437 | 53% | 60,322 mi |
| 2019 | 52 | $41,908 | 50% | 63,805 mi |
| 2018 | 198 | $38,920 | 46% | 74,589 mi |
| 2017 | 52 | $30,100 | 36% | 83,291 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
