2021 Lexus IS 300
JTHC81F26M5043981
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,186 (−2.8%) over 3 months.
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN JTHC81F26M5043981, spanning 3 months.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Hyundai | Wexford, PA 15090 | $41,813 | 10,413 mi | 2022-11-09 |
| CarShop ROBINSON | Pittsburgh, PA 15205 | $42,999 | 6,080 mi | 2022-08-06 |
| CarShop - Buy Online! | UTICA, NY 13599 | $42,999 | 6,080 mi | 2022-08-06 |
| CarShop - Buy Online! | ROANOKE-LYNCHBURG, VA 24040 | $43,000 | 6,080 mi | 2022-08-06 |
| CarShop - Buy Online! | SALISBURY, MD 21801 | $42,999 | 6,080 mi | 2022-08-06 |
| CarShop - Buy Online! | BINGHAMTON, NY 13901 | $43,000 | 6,080 mi | 2022-08-06 |
| CarShop - Buy Online! | ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY 12214 | $42,999 | 6,080 mi | 2022-08-06 |
| CarShop - Buy Online! | BURLINGTON-PLATTSBURGH, VT 05401 | $43,000 | 6,080 mi | 2022-08-06 |
| CarShop - Buy Online! | SPRINGFIELD-HOLYOKE, MA 01021 | $43,000 | 6,080 mi | 2022-08-06 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($32,388)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $32,388 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHC81F26M5043981Full 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 25 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 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 2021 Lexus IS from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Lexus IS over the last 6 months — the market firmed $998 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $35,000 |
| April 2026 | $35,563 |
| May 2026 | $35,694 |
| June 2026 | $35,998 |
| July 2026 | $35,998 |
| August 2026 | $35,998 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Lexus IS 300 (this car) | $32,388 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Kia Forte | $18,078 | 18 | −$14,310 |
| 2023 Honda Accord | $24,390 | 10 | −$7,998 |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra | $20,478 | 7 | −$11,910 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Jetta | $18,687 | 5 | −$13,701 |
| 2023 Nissan Altima | $20,481 | 5 | −$11,907 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2020–presentWhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,862 | $53,988 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 462 | $46,910 | 87% | 10,699 mi |
| 2024 | 427 | $43,998 | 81% | 24,198 mi |
| 2023 | 495 | $41,998 | 78% | 32,893 mi |
| 2022 | 256 | $39,043 | 72% | 49,995 mi |
| 2021 | 224 | $35,240 | 65% | 57,312 mi |
| 2020 | 116 | $27,076 | 50% | 71,862 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
