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JTHC5LFFXJ5001199
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $3,245 above typical price
Buena Park, CA
This 2018 Lexus LS 500 is listed at $41,998 with 51,990 miles in Buena Park, CA.
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2018 Lexus LS 500
VIN JTHC5LFFXJ5001199
This vehicle: $41,998 — $3,245 above the typical market price ($38,753)
Asking $41,998 · typical market price $38,753 · based on 14 comparable same-build listings.
2018 Lexus LS 500 for sale near Buena ParkCA
8 cheaper within 50 miles · best $12,597 less
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Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JTHC5LFFXJ5001199, spanning 2 days.
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Buena Park | Buena Park, CA 90621 | $41,998 | 51,990 mi | 2026-10-29 | 17 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 October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
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 October 27, 2026.
Typical asking price for a 2018 Lexus LS over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,665 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 | $38,103 |
Compare 2018 Lexus LS with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 30, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2016–2020) to the 2018 Lexus LS in this catalog, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the lowest median asking price ($28,250, 339 listings with photos) and the 2018 BMW M5 the highest ($44,995, 36 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
500 · United States
$41,998Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $37,443 · 129 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $33,858–$40,844
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 500 · 51,990 mi · view VIN
All trims
$39,995Median asking price · 197 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$35,770–$48,995
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual several trims listed listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
All trims
$44,995Median asking price · 36 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$42,500–$51,547
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Base listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
All trims
$30,992Median asking price · 190 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$26,235–$40,854
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual S560 listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
All trims
$39,214Median asking price · 33 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$35,474–$42,150
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Quattro Performance listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
All trims
$28,250Median asking price · 339 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$24,370–$35,990
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual E350-4M listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus LS 500 | $37,443 | $33,858–$40,844 | 129 |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera All trims | $39,995 | $35,770–$48,995 | 197 |
| 2018 BMW M5 All trims | $44,995 | $42,500–$51,547 | 36 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class All trims | $30,992 | $26,235–$40,854 | 190 |
| 2016 Audi RS 7 All trims | $39,214 | $35,474–$42,150 | 33 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All trims | $28,250 | $24,370–$35,990 | 339 |
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 30, 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 | 63 | $40,786 | 100% | 70,762 mi |
| 2018 | 162 | $37,630 | 92% | 76,896 mi |
| 2017 | 52 | $28,062 | 69% | 88,246 mi |
| 2016 | 56 | $24,360 | 60% | 97,129 mi |
| 2015 | 79 | $20,999 | 51% | 115,242 mi |
| 2014 | 103 | $19,962 | 49% | 118,016 mi |
| 2013 | 151 | $18,995 | 47% | 124,333 mi |
| 2012 | 84 | $14,096 | 35% | 126,659 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
