2012 Lexus IS 250C
JTHCF5C21C5055360
GOOD DEAL
· $3,746 below typical price
Seattle, WA
This 2012 Lexus IS 250C is listed at $8,499 with 181,352 miles in Seattle, WA.
Market price range
Based on 26 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 5, 2026This vehicle: $8,499 — $3,746 below the typical market price ($12,245)
Asking $8,499 · typical market price $12,245 · based on 26 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN JTHCF5C21C5055360, spanning 3 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Seattle, WA 98133 | $8,499 | 181,352 mi | 2026-08-31 |
| Rich's Car Corner | Seattle, WA 98133 | $8,499 | 181,352 mi | 2026-06-04 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich's Car Corner | Seattle, WA 98133 | $8,499 | 181,352 mi | 2026-08-23 |
What would this 2012 Lexus IS 250C cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHCF5C21C5055360Full 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 18 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 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 2012 Lexus IS from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Lexus IS over the last 6 months — the market softened $944 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $12,916 |
| May 2026 | $12,980 |
| June 2026 | $12,992 |
| July 2026 | $12,197 |
| August 2026 | $12,598 |
| September 2026 | $11,972 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Lexus IS 250C (this car) | $8,499 | 26 | — |
| 2013 Honda Civic | $9,700 | 9 | +$1,201 |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | $5,980 | 5 | −$2,519 |
| 2014 Audi A4 | $9,888 | 5 | +$1,389 |
| 2013 Ford Fusion | $5,560 | 4 | −$2,939 |
| 2014 Toyota Camry | $7,250 | 4 | −$1,249 |
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 | 177 | $25,100 | 100% | 77,650 mi |
| 2018 | 171 | $23,932 | 95% | 84,167 mi |
| 2017 | 200 | $20,999 | 84% | 95,770 mi |
| 2016 | 331 | $18,989 | 76% | 103,941 mi |
| 2015 | 280 | $17,999 | 72% | 110,005 mi |
| 2014 | 280 | $16,498 | 66% | 122,648 mi |
| 2013 | 84 | $14,968 | 60% | 109,039 mi |
| 2012 | 138 | $12,981 | 52% | 125,901 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
