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2018 Lexus LS 500
VIN
JTHB51FF2J5004890
GREAT DEAL
· $10,810 below typical price
Modesto, CA
Listed at
$28,079
typical market $38,889 · 45 comps
This 2018 Lexus LS 500 is listed at $28,079 with 142,829 miles in Modesto, CA.
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Sold by Valley Lexus
4701 Mchenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95356
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VIN report
2018 Lexus LS 500
VIN JTHB51FF2J5004890
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Market price range
Based on 45 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 18, 2026This vehicle · $28,079
Below market
$31,926
Typical price
$38,889
Above market
$44,775
This vehicle: $28,079 — below the market range (typical price $38,889)
Asking $28,079 · typical market price $38,889 · based on 45 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Lexus | Modesto, CA 95356 | $28,079 | 142,829 mi | 2026-09-03 | 9 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Lexus | Modesto, CA 95356 | $28,073 | 142,829 mi | 2026-09-03 | 1 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHB51FF2J5004890Trim
500
Engine
Horsepower
416
Drivetrain
4x2
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
23
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
$2,020
/yr est. fuel
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.
Depreciation
$6,849
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$30,074
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.
2 recall campaigns on this model year
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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 $1,732 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
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Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $38,238 |
| May 2026 | $39,950 |
| June 2026 | $38,282 |
| July 2026 | $40,220 |
| August 2026 | $39,998 |
| September 2026 | $39,970 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 18, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2016–2018) to the 2018 Lexus LS in this catalog, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the lowest median asking price ($32,555, 169 listings with photos) and the 2018 BMW M5 the highest ($46,999, 26 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
2018 Lexus LS
500 · United States
$28,079Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $38,995 · 108 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $35,831–$41,998
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$4,476 higher median
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
All trims
$32,555Median asking price · 169 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$27,370–$43,999
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$18,920 higher median
2018 BMW M5
All trims
$46,999Median asking price · 26 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$43,985–$50,892
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$13,919 higher median
2016 Audi RS 7
All trims
$41,998Median asking price · 34 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$37,854–$46,234
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$11,395 higher median
2018 Audi RS 3
All trims
$39,474Median asking price · 25 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$37,650–$43,977
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus LS 500 | $38,995 | $35,831–$41,998 | 108 |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera All trims | $43,790 | $37,995–$48,500 | 145 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class All trims | $32,555 | $27,370–$43,999 | 169 |
| 2018 BMW M5 All trims | $46,999 | $43,985–$50,892 | 26 |
| 2016 Audi RS 7 All trims | $41,998 | $37,854–$46,234 | 34 |
| 2018 Audi RS 3 All trims | $39,474 | $37,650–$43,977 | 25 |
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. 1 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 | 50 | $42,192 | 100% | 61,260 mi |
| 2018 | 133 | $38,998 | 92% | 72,542 mi |
| 2017 | 43 | $30,778 | 73% | 84,664 mi |
| 2016 | 61 | $24,274 | 58% | 107,263 mi |
| 2015 | 99 | $23,198 | 55% | 110,623 mi |
| 2014 | 108 | $19,016 | 45% | 125,274 mi |
| 2013 | 126 | $18,186 | 43% | 128,661 mi |
| 2012 | 66 | $15,496 | 37% | 123,910 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
