2012 Lexus IS 250C
JTHBF5C23C5160879
GOOD DEAL
· $2,086 below typical price
Seattle, WA
This 2012 Lexus IS 250C is listed at $10,201 with 99,234 miles in Seattle, WA.
Market price range
Based on 62 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026This vehicle: $10,201 — $2,086 below the typical market price ($12,287)
Asking $10,201 · typical market price $12,287 · based on 62 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $202 (−1.7%) over 5 days.
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JTHBF5C23C5160879, spanning 5 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H & N Auto Sales | Seattle, WA 98125 | $10,201 | 99,234 mi | 2026-07-24 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H & N Auto Sales | Seattle, WA 98125 | $11,702 | 99,234 mi | 2026-07-23 |
What would this 2012 Lexus IS 250C cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHBF5C23C5160879Full 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 $1,697 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 | $12,555 |
| September 2026 | $11,219 |
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) | $10,201 | 62 | — |
| 2013 Honda Civic | $9,444 | 9 | −$757 |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | $6,699 | 7 | −$3,502 |
| 2014 Toyota Camry | $7,250 | 6 | −$2,951 |
| 2014 Audi A4 | $10,088 | 5 | −$113 |
| 2013 Ford Fusion | $5,560 | 4 | −$4,641 |
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 | 157 | $24,995 | 100% | 77,204 mi |
| 2018 | 175 | $23,785 | 95% | 85,224 mi |
| 2017 | 202 | $21,138 | 85% | 95,059 mi |
| 2016 | 309 | $18,995 | 76% | 102,618 mi |
| 2015 | 289 | $17,995 | 72% | 110,856 mi |
| 2014 | 279 | $15,999 | 64% | 122,623 mi |
| 2013 | 68 | $14,700 | 59% | 107,841 mi |
| 2012 | 134 | $12,396 | 50% | 128,445 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
