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2018 Lexus LS 500
VIN
JTHC51FFXJ5005225
GOOD DEAL
· $1,582 below typical price
Merriam, KS
Listed at
$37,000
typical market $38,582 · 54 comps
This 2018 Lexus LS 500 is listed at $37,000 with 1 miles in Merriam, KS.
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Sold by INFINITI of Kansas City
6960 W Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS 66204
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2018 Lexus LS 500
VIN JTHC51FFXJ5005225
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Market price range
Based on 54 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 3, 2026This vehicle · $37,000
Below market
$30,572
Typical price
$38,582
Above market
$44,410
This vehicle: $37,000 — $1,582 below the typical market price ($38,582)
Asking $37,000 · typical market price $38,582 · based on 54 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 30, 2026 · $37,000
Oct 1, 2026 · $37,000
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JTHC51FFXJ5005225, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI of Kansas City | Merriam, KS 66204 | $37,000 | 1 mi | 2026-09-30 | 4 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI of Kansas City | Merriam, KS 66204 | $37,000 | 93,026 mi | 2026-09-30 | 4 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHC51FFXJ5005225Trim
500
Engine
Horsepower
416
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
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
$9,024
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$4,888
Maintenance & repairs
$6,325
Total, 5 years
$30,337
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 September 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 September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Lexus LS over the last 6 months — the market firmed $387 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $39,956 |
| June 2026 | $38,116 |
| July 2026 | $40,000 |
| August 2026 | $39,950 |
| September 2026 | $39,995 |
| October 2026 | $40,343 |
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As of October 3, 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 ($31,400, 243 listings with photos) and the 2018 BMW M5 the highest ($48,180, 42 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2018 Lexus LS
500 · United States
$38,398Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $38,843 · 166 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $34,995–$41,998
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$9,782 higher median
2018 BMW M5
All trims
$48,180Median asking price · 42 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$43,995–$51,998
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$6,998 lower median
2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
All trims
$31,400Median asking price · 243 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$25,724–$39,900
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$802 higher median
2016 Audi RS 7
All trims
$39,200Median asking price · 29 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$36,200–$42,695
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$1,097 higher median
2018 Audi RS 3
All trims
$39,495Median asking price · 29 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$37,348–$42,899
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus LS 500 | $38,843 | $34,995–$41,998 | 166 |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera All trims | $42,018 | $37,457–$48,976 | 236 |
| 2018 BMW M5 All trims | $48,180 | $43,995–$51,998 | 42 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class All trims | $31,400 | $25,724–$39,900 | 243 |
| 2016 Audi RS 7 All trims | $39,200 | $36,200–$42,695 | 29 |
| 2018 Audi RS 3 All trims | $39,495 | $37,348–$42,899 | 29 |
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 3, 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 | $41,917 | 100% | 64,539 mi |
| 2018 | 193 | $38,944 | 93% | 74,445 mi |
| 2017 | 54 | $30,100 | 72% | 83,466 mi |
| 2016 | 59 | $24,995 | 60% | 101,757 mi |
| 2015 | 94 | $23,098 | 55% | 110,636 mi |
| 2014 | 109 | $19,995 | 48% | 118,062 mi |
| 2013 | 138 | $18,112 | 43% | 128,777 mi |
| 2012 | 82 | $14,878 | 35% | 125,454 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
