2018 Lexus LS 500
JTHC51FF1J5003007
ABOVE MARKET
· $10,986 above typical price
Watertown, MA
This 2018 Lexus LS 500 is listed at $49,983 with 17,032 miles in Watertown, MA.
Market price range
Based on 44 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026This vehicle: $49,983 — above the market range (typical price $38,997)
Asking $49,983 · typical market price $38,997 · based on 44 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN JTHC51FF1J5003007, spanning 25 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus of Watertown | Watertown, MA 2472 | $49,983 | 17,032 mi | 2026-08-18 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus of Watertown | Watertown, MA 2472 | $51,997 | 17,032 mi | 2026-08-05 |
| Lexus of Watertown | 2472 | $51,775 | 17,927 mi | 2026-07-24 |
What would this 2018 Lexus LS 500 cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHC51FF1J5003007Full 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 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Lexus LS likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Lexus LS has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
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TIRESToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tire.NHTSA campaign 19V134000
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AIR BAGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The…NHTSA campaign 24V275000
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 2018 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 2018 Lexus LS over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2,111 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $38,238 |
| May 2026 | $39,989 |
| June 2026 | $38,210 |
| July 2026 | $40,294 |
| August 2026 | $40,242 |
| September 2026 | $40,349 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus LS 500 (this car) | $49,983 | 44 | — |
| 2018 Toyota Corolla | $13,572 | 6 | −$36,411 |
| 2018 Honda Accord | $15,730 | 6 | −$34,253 |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | $17,725 | 6 | −$32,258 |
| 2019 Honda Civic | $14,395 | 5 | −$35,588 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $18,914 | 4 | −$31,069 |
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 | 53 | $42,390 | 100% | 57,712 mi |
| 2018 | 142 | $39,648 | 94% | 69,407 mi |
| 2017 | 36 | $29,498 | 70% | 82,678 mi |
| 2016 | 54 | $24,682 | 58% | 108,367 mi |
| 2015 | 84 | $23,999 | 57% | 105,363 mi |
| 2014 | 73 | $19,682 | 46% | 121,148 mi |
| 2013 | 84 | $17,368 | 41% | 135,999 mi |
| 2012 | 67 | $15,199 | 36% | 115,915 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
