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2018 Lexus LS 500
VIN
JTHB51FFXJ5004880
FAIR PRICE
· within $181 of the typical market price
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Listed at
$38,594
typical market $38,413 · 40 comps
This 2018 Lexus LS 500 is listed at $38,594 with 80,642 miles in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
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Sold by Preston Hood Chevrolet
212 Hollywood Blvd Sw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Hours
- Mon–Wed
- 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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VIN report
2018 Lexus LS 500
VIN JTHB51FFXJ5004880
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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Market price range
Based on 40 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 25, 2026This vehicle · $38,594
Below market
$31,154
Typical price
$38,413
Above market
$45,001
This vehicle: $38,594 — within $181 of the typical market price ($38,413)
Asking $38,594 · typical market price $38,413 · based on 40 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,399 (−3.6%) over 85 days.
Jun 27, 2026 · $38,994
Sep 20, 2026 · $37,595
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN JTHB51FFXJ5004880, spanning 85 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Hood Chevrolet | Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 | $38,594 | 80,642 mi | 2026-08-26 | 7 h ago |
| Preston Hood Chevrolet FL | Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 | $37,995 | 80,642 mi | 2026-06-27 | 6 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Hood Chevrolet | Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 | $38,994 | 80,642 mi | 2026-08-26 | 2 d ago |
| Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fort Walton Beach | Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 | $65,950 | 18,005 mi | 2021-06-16 | 1927 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHB51FFXJ5004880Trim
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
$9,413
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$8,925
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$34,763
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 $1,762 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $38,238 |
| May 2026 | $39,996 |
| June 2026 | $38,010 |
| July 2026 | $40,000 |
| August 2026 | $39,998 |
| September 2026 | $40,000 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Lexus LS with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 25, 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 ($31,113, 179 listings with photos) and the 2018 BMW M5 the highest ($45,848, 29 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 25, 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
$37,595Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $38,800 · 113 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $35,294–$42,467
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 500 · 80,642 mi · view VIN
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$8,253 higher median
2018 BMW M5
All trims
$45,848Median asking price · 29 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$43,498–$48,999
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$6,482 lower median
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
All trims
$31,113Median asking price · 179 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$25,190–$41,998
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$3,995 higher median
2016 Audi RS 7
All trims
$41,590Median asking price · 32 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$37,754–$45,999
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$1,900 higher median
2018 Audi RS 3
All trims
$39,495Median asking price · 27 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$37,550–$43,977
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus LS 500 | $38,800 | $35,294–$42,467 | 113 |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera All trims | $42,999 | $37,995–$49,443 | 169 |
| 2018 BMW M5 All trims | $45,848 | $43,498–$48,999 | 29 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class All trims | $31,113 | $25,190–$41,998 | 179 |
| 2016 Audi RS 7 All trims | $41,590 | $37,754–$45,999 | 32 |
| 2018 Audi RS 3 All trims | $39,495 | $37,550–$43,977 | 27 |
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 25, 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 | 49 | $41,995 | 100% | 62,595 mi |
| 2018 | 138 | $39,316 | 94% | 72,906 mi |
| 2017 | 45 | $29,920 | 71% | 83,778 mi |
| 2016 | 57 | $23,699 | 56% | 110,249 mi |
| 2015 | 83 | $23,153 | 55% | 105,937 mi |
| 2014 | 87 | $18,962 | 45% | 126,696 mi |
| 2013 | 133 | $18,749 | 45% | 127,923 mi |
| 2012 | 77 | $15,040 | 36% | 125,067 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
