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2012 Lexus IS 250C
VIN
JTHCF5C21C5055360
GOOD DEAL
· $3,835 below typical price
Seattle, WA
Listed at
$8,499
typical market $12,334 · 36 comps
This 2012 Lexus IS 250C is listed at $8,499 with 181,352 miles in Seattle, WA.
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Sold by Rich's Car Corner
16004 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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2012 Lexus IS 250C
VIN JTHCF5C21C5055360
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Market price range
Based on 36 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 9, 2026This vehicle · $8,499
Below market
$8,200
Typical price
$12,334
Above market
$15,350
This vehicle: $8,499 — $3,835 below the typical market price ($12,334)
Asking $8,499 · typical market price $12,334 · based on 36 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Jun 2, 2026 · $8,499
Oct 4, 2026 · $8,499
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN JTHCF5C21C5055360, spanning 4 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Seattle, WA 98133 | $8,499 | 181,352 mi | 2026-10-04 | 7 h ago |
| Rich's Car Corner | Seattle, WA 98133 | $8,699 | 181,352 mi | 2026-06-03 | 17 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich's Car Corner | Seattle, WA 98133 | $8,699 | 181,352 mi | 2026-06-13 | 110 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHCF5C21C5055360Trim
250C
Engine
Horsepower
236
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
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 2012 Lexus IS likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$12,900
Insurance
$5,950
Maintenance & repairs
$8,050
Total, 5 years
$26,900
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Model-level data for the 2012 Lexus IS from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Lexus IS over the last 6 months — the market softened $118 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $12,988 |
| June 2026 | $12,995 |
| July 2026 | $12,194 |
| August 2026 | $12,513 |
| September 2026 | $12,050 |
| October 2026 | $12,870 |
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As of October 9, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2012–2014) to the 2012 Lexus IS in this catalog, the 2012 Audi A3 has the lowest median asking price ($8,580, 36 listings with photos) and the 2014 Acura RLX the highest ($13,384, 63 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 9, 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
2012 Lexus IS
250C · United States
$8,499Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $12,294 · 146 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,977–$14,684
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 250C · 181,352 mi · view VIN
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$13,384Median asking price · 63 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Lexus IS 250C | $12,294 | $9,977–$14,684 | 146 |
| 2012 Acura TSX All trims | $10,499 | $8,498–$12,663 | 132 |
| 2012 Acura TL All trims | $9,500 | $7,900–$11,750 | 198 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All trims | $8,681 | $6,995–$10,898 | 312 |
| 2014 Acura RLX All trims | $13,384 | $9,999–$16,194 | 63 |
| 2012 Audi A3 All trims | $8,580 | $6,995–$10,400 | 36 |
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 9, 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 2 · 2010–2019What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 213 | $24,903 | 100% | 77,057 mi |
| 2018 | 191 | $22,995 | 92% | 86,941 mi |
| 2017 | 213 | $19,999 | 80% | 97,555 mi |
| 2016 | 365 | $18,171 | 73% | 102,983 mi |
| 2015 | 366 | $17,670 | 71% | 114,988 mi |
| 2014 | 412 | $16,524 | 66% | 122,614 mi |
| 2013 | 87 | $14,676 | 59% | 112,327 mi |
| 2012 | 179 | $12,500 | 50% | 127,234 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
