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2005 Lexus SC 430
VIN
JTHFN48Y550069821
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $6,744 above typical price
Sylvania, OH
Listed at
$23,397
typical market $16,653 · 45 comps
This 2005 Lexus SC 430 is listed at $23,397 with 47,345 miles in Sylvania, OH.
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Sold by Central Classic Cars
Sylvania, OH 43617
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2005 Lexus SC 430
VIN JTHFN48Y550069821
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Market price range
Based on 45 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 28, 2026This vehicle · $23,397
Below market
$11,134
Typical price
$16,653
Above market
$31,155
This vehicle: $23,397 — $6,744 above the typical market price ($16,653)
Asking $23,397 · typical market price $16,653 · based on 45 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Classic Cars | Sylvania, OH 43617 | $23,397 | 47,345 mi | 2026-09-26 | 3 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHFN48Y550069821Trim
430
Engine
4.3L · V8
Horsepower
300
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
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
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 2005 Lexus SC likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$12,900
Insurance
$4,293
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$25,243
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2005 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 certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18,…NHTSA campaign 15V285000
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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
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 SC 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 SC over the last 6 months — the market firmed $46 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $17,240 |
| May 2026 | $17,757 |
| June 2026 | $17,152 |
| July 2026 | $16,700 |
| August 2026 | $17,725 |
| September 2026 | $17,286 |
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As of September 28, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2005–2006) to the 2005 Lexus SC in this catalog, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has the lowest median asking price ($14,170, 135 listings with photos) and the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette the highest ($24,289, 299 listings).
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2005 Lexus SC
430 · United States
$23,397Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $16,993 · 49 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $14,500–$24,795
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$9,227 lower median
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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$14,170Median asking price · 135 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,900–$18,995
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$892 higher median
2005 Chevrolet Corvette
All trims
$24,289Median asking price · 299 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$20,999–$27,294
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$3,397 lower median
2005 Porsche Boxster
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$20,000Median asking price · 52 qualifying listings
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2006 BMW Z4
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$14,995Median asking price · 58 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lexus SC 430 | $16,993 | $14,500–$24,795 | 49 |
| 2005 Cadillac XLR All trims | $18,995 | $14,999–$24,344 | 42 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class All trims | $14,170 | $11,900–$18,995 | 135 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette All trims | $24,289 | $20,999–$27,294 | 299 |
| 2005 Porsche Boxster All trims | $20,000 | $15,614–$25,397 | 52 |
| 2006 BMW Z4 All trims | $14,995 | $9,490–$27,500 | 58 |
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 28, 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 | 28 | $21,769 | 100% | 88,245 mi |
| 2007 | 37 | $24,995 | 115% | 80,900 mi |
| 2006 | 42 | $17,438 | 80% | 108,592 mi |
| 2005 | 54 | $17,096 | 79% | 91,561 mi |
| 2004 | 55 | $13,999 | 64% | 116,160 mi |
| 2003 | 59 | $14,400 | 66% | 108,158 mi |
| 2002 | 145 | $12,999 | 60% | 107,950 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
