2021 Lexus IS Base

VIN JTHC81F27M5046257
Typical market price
$30,346
5 comparable listings

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Last listed by Lexus of Tacoma at Fife

Fife, WA 98424

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Market price range

Based on 5 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026
Below market
$27,655
Typical price
$30,346
Above market
$33,929

Price history for this VIN

Price increased $2,000 (+4.4%) over 15 days.

May 21, 2021 · $45,875 Jun 5, 2021 · $47,875

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN JTHC81F27M5046257, spanning 15 days.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Lexus of Tacoma at Fife Fife, WA 98424 $47,875 2021-06-05
Larry H. Miller Lexus Spokane Spokane, WA 99201 $45,875 2021-05-21

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($30,346)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $30,346 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$541
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,035 down
Amount financed
$27,311
Total interest
$5,149

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 JTHC81F27M5046257
Trim
Base
Engine
Horsepower
260
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2021

Full factory specs for this build →

  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
25
MPG
City
21
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
$1,860 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $10,677
Fuel $9,300
Insurance $7,000
Maintenance & repairs $4,312
Total, 5 years $31,289

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Lexus IS 300 4 DR AWD

Model-level data for the 2021 Lexus IS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 2, 2026.

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 Base (this car) $30,346 5
2023 Chevrolet Malibu $17,199 15 −$13,147
2021 Toyota Camry $23,932 13 −$6,414
2020 Nissan Altima $15,644 12 −$14,702
2022 Tesla Model 3 $25,095 12 −$5,251
2020 Hyundai Elantra $15,999 11 −$14,347

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

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