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JTHC51FF3J5004854
GOOD DEAL
· $4,704 below typical price
Chester Springs, PA
This 2018 Lexus LS 500 is listed at $33,741 with 111,620 miles in Chester Springs, PA.
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2018 Lexus LS 500
VIN JTHC51FF3J5004854
This vehicle: $33,741 — $4,704 below the typical market price ($38,445)
Asking $33,741 · typical market price $38,445 · based on 61 comparable same-build listings.
2018 Lexus LS 500 for sale near Chester SpringsPA
2 cheaper within 50 miles · best $4,252 less
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Price increased $696 (+2.1%) over 3 days.
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JTHC51FF3J5004854, spanning 3 days.
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus of Chester Springs | Chester Springs, PA 19425 | $33,741 | 111,620 mi | 2026-10-23 | 20 h ago |
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus of Chester Springs | Chester Springs, PA 19425 | $33,741 | 111,618 mi | 2026-10-23 | 20 h ago |
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Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Lexus LS likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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The 2018 Lexus LS has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
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Model-level data for the 2018 Lexus LS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Typical asking price for a 2018 Lexus LS over the last 6 months — the market softened $872 in that span.
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $39,768 |
| June 2026 | $38,010 |
| July 2026 | $39,998 |
| August 2026 | $39,929 |
| September 2026 | $39,999 |
| October 2026 | $38,896 |
Compare 2018 Lexus LS with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 24, 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 ($30,161, 225 listings with photos) and the 2018 BMW M5 the highest ($45,176, 41 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
500 · United States
$33,741Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $37,999 · 159 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $33,990–$41,120
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 500 · 111,620 mi · view VIN
All trims
$40,385Median asking price · 237 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$36,867–$48,500
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All trims
$45,176Median asking price · 41 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$42,522–$50,784
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual AWD listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
All trims
$30,161Median asking price · 225 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$25,699–$39,821
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual S450 4MATIC listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
All trims
$39,214Median asking price · 30 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$35,489–$42,495
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All trims
$42,400Median asking price · 33 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$38,989–$44,999
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Quattro listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus LS 500 | $37,999 | $33,990–$41,120 | 159 |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera All trims | $40,385 | $36,867–$48,500 | 237 |
| 2018 BMW M5 All trims | $45,176 | $42,522–$50,784 | 41 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class All trims | $30,161 | $25,699–$39,821 | 225 |
| 2016 Audi RS 7 All trims | $39,214 | $35,489–$42,495 | 30 |
| 2018 Audi RS 3 All trims | $42,400 | $38,989–$44,999 | 33 |
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 24, 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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What 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 | 62 | $40,878 | 100% | 70,549 mi |
| 2018 | 207 | $37,999 | 93% | 75,663 mi |
| 2017 | 55 | $26,979 | 66% | 90,000 mi |
| 2016 | 62 | $25,872 | 63% | 94,512 mi |
| 2015 | 94 | $22,498 | 55% | 110,226 mi |
| 2014 | 121 | $20,216 | 49% | 114,046 mi |
| 2013 | 161 | $17,999 | 44% | 128,121 mi |
| 2012 | 95 | $14,995 | 37% | 121,619 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
