2018 Lexus LS 500
JTHC5LFF4J5000243
GOOD DEAL
· $1,251 below typical price
Sterling, Virginia
This 2018 Lexus LS 500 is listed at $38,998 with 90,679 miles in Sterling, Virginia.
Market price range
Based on 11 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026This vehicle: $38,998 — $1,251 below the typical market price ($40,249)
Asking $38,998 · typical market price $40,249 · based on 11 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 11 listing dates for VIN JTHC5LFF4J5000243, spanning 4 years 5 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Dulles | Sterling, Virginia 20166 | $38,998 | 90,679 mi | 2026-08-01 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Dulles | Sterling, Virginia 20166 | $39,998 | 90,679 mi | 2026-08-01 |
| CarMax Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg, VA 22407 | $40,998 | 90,594 mi | 2026-07-18 |
| Fitzgerald Frederick | Frederick, MD 21702 | $38,995 | 75,749 mi | 2025-04-08 |
| Gravity Autos Atlanta | Chamblee, GA 30341 | $53,899 | 43,243 mi | 2022-04-04 |
What would this 2018 Lexus LS 500 cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHC5LFF4J5000243Full 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 $2,436 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $38,238 |
| May 2026 | $39,989 |
| June 2026 | $38,210 |
| July 2026 | $40,294 |
| August 2026 | $40,242 |
| September 2026 | $40,674 |
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) | $38,998 | 11 | — |
| 2019 Honda Accord | $16,446 | 56 | −$22,552 |
| 2019 Honda Civic | $17,695 | 45 | −$21,303 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $16,737 | 44 | −$22,261 |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla | $14,573 | 33 | −$24,425 |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | $21,985 | 23 | −$17,013 |
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 | 51 | $42,390 | 100% | 58,653 mi |
| 2018 | 141 | $39,484 | 93% | 70,017 mi |
| 2017 | 40 | $28,994 | 68% | 81,475 mi |
| 2016 | 54 | $24,682 | 58% | 108,505 mi |
| 2015 | 85 | $24,000 | 57% | 103,961 mi |
| 2014 | 74 | $19,494 | 46% | 124,275 mi |
| 2013 | 95 | $17,300 | 41% | 133,496 mi |
| 2012 | 68 | $15,487 | 37% | 114,203 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
