2012 Lexus IS 250C
JTHBF5C26C5162898
GOOD DEAL
· $3,138 below typical price
Phoenix, AZ
This 2012 Lexus IS 250C is listed at $8,900 with 143,262 miles in Phoenix, AZ.
Sold by Izzy's World Class Motors
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Market price range
Based on 74 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 9, 2026This vehicle: $8,900 — $3,138 below the typical market price ($12,038)
Asking $8,900 · typical market price $12,038 · based on 74 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN JTHBF5C26C5162898, spanning 4 years 4 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izzy's World Class Motors | Phoenix, AZ 85020 | $8,900 | 143,262 mi | 2026-09-07 |
| Desert Auto Lending DBA World Class Motors AZ | Phoenix, AZ 85020 | $8,900 | 143,262 mi | 2026-07-30 |
| Desert Auto Lending World Class Motors | Phoenix, AZ 85020 | $8,900 | 143,262 mi | 2026-05-22 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izzy's World Class Motors | Phoenix, AZ 85020 | $9,500 | 143,262 mi | 2026-08-29 |
| Desert Auto Lending DBA World Class Motors AZ | Phoenix, AZ 85020 | $9,500 | 143,262 mi | 2026-07-30 |
| — | Phoenix, AZ 85020 | $11,002 | 143,262 mi | 2026-06-03 |
| Desert Auto Lending World Class Motors | Phoenix, AZ 85020 | $9,500 | 143,262 mi | 2026-05-22 |
| Irvine | Irvine, California 92618 | $20,998 | 90,995 mi | 2022-05-07 |
What would this 2012 Lexus IS 250C cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHBF5C26C5162898Full 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 $223 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $12,950 |
| May 2026 | $12,988 |
| June 2026 | $12,992 |
| July 2026 | $12,192 |
| August 2026 | $12,642 |
| September 2026 | $12,727 |
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) | $8,900 | 74 | — |
| 2013 Honda Civic | $9,500 | 15 | +$600 |
| 2012 Honda Accord | $7,824 | 12 | −$1,076 |
| 2013 Kia Optima | $6,000 | 11 | −$2,900 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | $6,754 | 10 | −$2,146 |
| 2014 Toyota Corolla | $9,704 | 10 | +$804 |
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 | 174 | $25,423 | 100% | 77,986 mi |
| 2018 | 141 | $23,998 | 94% | 82,713 mi |
| 2017 | 172 | $20,996 | 83% | 98,093 mi |
| 2016 | 309 | $19,027 | 75% | 102,377 mi |
| 2015 | 308 | $17,995 | 71% | 110,914 mi |
| 2014 | 348 | $16,596 | 65% | 122,544 mi |
| 2013 | 81 | $14,995 | 59% | 107,419 mi |
| 2012 | 154 | $12,804 | 50% | 127,076 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
