2021 Lexus IS 300
JTHC81F26M5047271
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($34,713)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $34,713 — 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 JTHC81F26M5047271Full 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 $547 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $35,563 |
| May 2026 | $35,694 |
| June 2026 | $35,995 |
| July 2026 | $35,991 |
| August 2026 | $35,998 |
| September 2026 | $36,110 |
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) | $34,713 | 8 | — |
| 2023 Nissan Altima | $18,995 | 31 | −$15,718 |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra | $20,070 | 30 | −$14,643 |
| 2023 Honda Accord | $25,500 | 29 | −$9,213 |
| 2023 Kia Forte | $17,500 | 25 | −$17,213 |
| 2023 Dodge Charger | $28,999 | 19 | −$5,714 |
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 | 1,720 | $53,797 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 444 | $46,888 | 87% | 10,841 mi |
| 2024 | 452 | $43,896 | 82% | 24,369 mi |
| 2023 | 524 | $41,996 | 78% | 33,341 mi |
| 2022 | 242 | $38,976 | 72% | 50,323 mi |
| 2021 | 252 | $35,614 | 66% | 58,274 mi |
| 2020 | 128 | $27,991 | 52% | 71,396 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
