This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $10,997 — 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

$196

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,100 down

Amount financed

$9,897

Total interest

$1,863

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 JTHBN36F440133453

Trim

430

Engine

4.3L · V8

Horsepower

300

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2004

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

$2,580 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2004 Lexus LS likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,900

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $8,050

Total, 5 years $27,750

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2004 Lexus LS has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.

2 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 09E012000
AIR BAGS

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME…

NHTSA campaign 06V096000

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 2004 Lexus LS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2004 Lexus LS over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,710 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$10,967
May 2026	$9,850
June 2026	$10,890
July 2026	$11,062
August 2026	$11,990
September 2026	$12,677

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
2004 Lexus LS 430 (this car)	$10,997	43	—
2002 Toyota Camry	$4,099	10	−$6,898
2004 Honda Accord	$5,850	9	−$5,147
2003 Buick Lesabre	$4,650	5	−$6,347
2006 Lexus ES	$5,124	4	−$5,873
2006 Acura TL	$6,597	4	−$4,400

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

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
2024	21	$80,088	100%	16,467 mi
2023	49	$76,880	96%	27,431 mi
2022	41	$59,999	75%	39,595 mi
2021	37	$53,355	67%	50,050 mi
2020	35	$44,790	56%	64,065 mi
2019	53	$42,390	53%	57,712 mi
2018	142	$39,648	50%	69,407 mi
2017	36	$29,498	37%	82,678 mi