2018 Lexus LS 500
JTHC5LFF5J5000221
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $1,945 above typical price
Athens, OH
This 2018 Lexus LS 500 is listed at $42,211 with 48,054 miles in Athens, OH.
Sold by Hugh White Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
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2018 Lexus LS 500
VIN JTHC5LFF5J5000221
Market price range
Based on 13 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 11, 2026This vehicle: $42,211 — $1,945 above the typical market price ($40,266)
Asking $42,211 · typical market price $40,266 · based on 13 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $2,556 (−5.7%) over 29 days.
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JTHC5LFF5J5000221, spanning 29 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh White Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Athens, OH 45701 | $42,211 | 48,054 mi | 2026-09-11 | 16 h ago |
| Hugh White Honda of Athens | Athens, OH 45701 | $42,200 | 48,054 mi | 2026-09-11 | 16 h ago |
| Hugh White Nissan of Athens | Athens, OH 45701 | $44,369 | 48,054 mi | 2026-08-30 | 10 d ago |
| Hugh White Honda Athens | Athens, OH 45780 | $44,369 | 48,054 mi | 2026-08-14 | 2 d ago |
| Hugh White Dealerships - Athens | Athens, OH 45701 | $44,369 | 48,054 mi | 2026-08-13 | 5 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh White Honda of Athens | Athens, OH 45701 | $43,736 | 48,054 mi | 2026-09-10 | 16 h ago |
| Hugh White Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Athens, OH 45701 | $43,747 | 48,054 mi | 2026-09-08 | 16 h ago |
| Hugh White Dealerships - Athens | Athens, OH 45701 | $45,248 | 48,054 mi | 2026-08-13 | 10 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHC5LFF5J5000221Full 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 $2,028 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $38,238 |
| May 2026 | $39,950 |
| June 2026 | $38,210 |
| July 2026 | $40,680 |
| August 2026 | $39,999 |
| September 2026 | $40,266 |
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) | $42,211 | 13 | — |
| 2018 Ford Fusion | $12,412 | 9 | −$29,799 |
| 2017 Honda Civic | $14,995 | 5 | −$27,216 |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | $15,995 | 5 | −$26,216 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu | $11,527 | 4 | −$30,684 |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra | $10,221 | 3 | −$31,990 |
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 | 48 | $42,900 | 100% | 56,586 mi |
| 2018 | 131 | $39,213 | 91% | 73,466 mi |
| 2017 | 37 | $28,998 | 68% | 81,872 mi |
| 2016 | 62 | $24,940 | 58% | 106,881 mi |
| 2015 | 93 | $23,900 | 56% | 108,840 mi |
| 2014 | 108 | $19,495 | 45% | 122,571 mi |
| 2013 | 115 | $17,300 | 40% | 131,007 mi |
| 2012 | 72 | $14,995 | 35% | 124,855 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
