2018 Lexus LS 500
JTHC51FF8J5005319
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 49 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $41,300 | 33 mi | 2024-06-04 | |
| Volkswagen of Oak Lawn | Oak Lawn, IL 60453 | $41,300 | 33,949 mi | 2024-06-04 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($39,089)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $39,089 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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 JTHC51FF8J5005319Full 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 $241 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $39,890 |
| April 2026 | $38,238 |
| May 2026 | $39,989 |
| June 2026 | $38,282 |
| July 2026 | $40,294 |
| August 2026 | $40,131 |
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) | $39,089 | 49 | — |
| 2018 Ford Fusion | $10,668 | 39 | −$28,421 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Malibu | $11,244 | 30 | −$27,845 |
| 2019 Dodge Charger | $24,386 | 24 | −$14,703 |
| 2019 Honda Civic | $16,438 | 22 | −$22,651 |
| 2019 Honda Accord | $15,999 | 21 | −$23,090 |
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 | 42 | $42,562 | 100% | 54,555 mi |
| 2018 | 133 | $39,484 | 93% | 69,836 mi |
| 2017 | 36 | $28,989 | 68% | 87,465 mi |
| 2016 | 47 | $24,274 | 57% | 108,491 mi |
| 2015 | 76 | $23,992 | 56% | 110,062 mi |
| 2014 | 76 | $19,494 | 46% | 124,810 mi |
| 2013 | 99 | $17,435 | 41% | 132,988 mi |
| 2012 | 67 | $15,495 | 36% | 115,425 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
