This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $14,035 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$250

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,404 down

Amount financed

$12,631

Total interest

$2,369

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for JTHBE5C21C5029520

Trim

Rwd

Engine

3.5L · V6

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Lexus IS likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,050

Insurance $5,950

Maintenance & repairs $8,050

Total, 5 years $25,050

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Model-level data for the 2012 Lexus IS from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 5, 2026.

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
2012 Lexus IS (this car)	$14,035	5	—
2014 Ford Focus	$5,999	11	−$8,036
2013 Honda Accord	$11,338	10	−$2,697
2012 Toyota Camry	$12,496	10	−$1,539
2013 Lexus ES	$13,592	10	−$443
2014 Nissan Altima	$5,900	9	−$8,135