2018 Lexus LS 500
JTHB51FF2J5001908
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· $8,960 below typical price
Bakersfield, California
This 2018 Lexus LS 500 is listed at $29,998 with 117,185 miles in Bakersfield, California.
Sold by CarMax Bakersfield
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2018 Lexus LS 500
VIN JTHB51FF2J5001908
Market price range
Based on 42 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 13, 2026This vehicle: $29,998 — below the market range (typical price $38,958)
Asking $29,998 · typical market price $38,958 · based on 42 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,000 (−3.2%) over 4 months.
Asking prices recorded across 7 listing dates for VIN JTHB51FF2J5001908, spanning 4 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Bakersfield | Bakersfield, California 93307 | $29,998 | 117,185 mi | 2026-08-08 | 4 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA 93307 | $29,998 | 117,185 mi | 2026-08-20 | 13 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHB51FF2J5001908Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Lexus LS likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Lexus LS has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
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TIRESToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tire.NHTSA campaign 19V134000
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The…NHTSA campaign 24V275000
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 2018 Lexus LS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Lexus LS over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,797 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $38,238 |
| May 2026 | $39,950 |
| June 2026 | $38,210 |
| July 2026 | $40,680 |
| August 2026 | $39,999 |
| September 2026 | $40,035 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus LS 500 (this car) | $29,998 | 42 | — |
| 2018 Honda Accord | $17,998 | 29 | −$12,000 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry | $18,999 | 27 | −$10,999 |
| 2020 Honda Civic | $17,711 | 25 | −$12,287 |
| 2016 Toyota Corolla | $14,999 | 11 | −$14,999 |
| 2018 Kia Optima | $11,999 | 7 | −$17,999 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 52 | $43,388 | 100% | 55,751 mi |
| 2018 | 140 | $39,336 | 91% | 74,103 mi |
| 2017 | 38 | $29,498 | 68% | 83,524 mi |
| 2016 | 65 | $24,884 | 57% | 105,594 mi |
| 2015 | 82 | $23,647 | 55% | 110,710 mi |
| 2014 | 90 | $19,690 | 45% | 121,014 mi |
| 2013 | 120 | $17,630 | 41% | 132,191 mi |
| 2012 | 73 | $14,990 | 35% | 125,727 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
