2012 Lexus IS 250C
JTHBF5C21C5168219
FAIR PRICE
· within $43 of the typical market price
Ontario, CA
This 2012 Lexus IS 250C is listed at $11,995 with 132,540 miles in Ontario, CA.
Market price range
Based on 62 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026This vehicle: $11,995 — within $43 of the typical market price ($12,038)
Asking $11,995 · typical market price $12,038 · based on 62 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JTHBF5C21C5168219, spanning 5 years 5 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Motors | Ontario, CA 91761 | $11,995 | 132,540 mi | 2026-08-29 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda of Serramonte | Colma, CA 94014 | $14,388 | 90,178 mi | 2021-04-20 |
What would this 2012 Lexus IS 250C cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHBF5C21C5168219Full 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 18 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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Model-level data for the 2012 Lexus IS from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Lexus IS over the last 6 months — the market softened $944 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $12,916 |
| May 2026 | $12,980 |
| June 2026 | $12,992 |
| July 2026 | $12,197 |
| August 2026 | $12,598 |
| September 2026 | $11,972 |
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 250C (this car) | $11,995 | 62 | — |
| 2014 Toyota Camry | $9,010 | 19 | −$2,985 |
| 2014 Honda Accord | $11,135 | 19 | −$860 |
| 2012 Toyota Corolla | $7,669 | 14 | −$4,326 |
| 2013 Lexus ES | $11,528 | 11 | −$467 |
| 2013 Honda Civic | $8,894 | 10 | −$3,101 |
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 | 175 | $24,998 | 100% | 76,441 mi |
| 2018 | 182 | $23,858 | 95% | 85,271 mi |
| 2017 | 206 | $20,998 | 84% | 94,552 mi |
| 2016 | 310 | $18,995 | 76% | 103,332 mi |
| 2015 | 292 | $17,999 | 72% | 109,068 mi |
| 2014 | 293 | $16,489 | 66% | 121,822 mi |
| 2013 | 77 | $14,995 | 60% | 107,617 mi |
| 2012 | 141 | $12,962 | 52% | 124,644 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
