2021 Lexus LS 500 Core
JTHD51FF2M5013876
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· $8,404 below typical price
San Rafael, CA
This 2021 Lexus LS 500 Core is listed at $42,079 with 79,190 miles in San Rafael, CA.
Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026This vehicle: $42,079 — below the market range (typical price $50,483)
Asking $42,079 · typical market price $50,483 · based on 8 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN JTHD51FF2M5013876, spanning 2 years 5 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus of Marin | San Rafael, CA 94901 | $42,079 | 79,190 mi | 2026-08-17 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus of Stevens Creek | San Jose, CA 95117 | $53,988 | 43,920 mi | 2024-03-08 |
| — | $53,988 | 43 mi | 2024-03-06 |
What would this 2021 Lexus LS 500 Core cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHD51FF2M5013876Full 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 22 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 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 2021 Lexus LS has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
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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 2021 Lexus LS from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Lexus LS over the last 6 months — the market firmed $2,254 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $51,998 |
| April 2026 | $53,696 |
| May 2026 | $55,694 |
| June 2026 | $52,998 |
| July 2026 | $52,996 |
| August 2026 | $54,252 |
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 LS 500 Core (this car) | $42,079 | 8 | — |
| 2023 Honda Accord | $23,991 | 13 | −$18,088 |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | $25,110 | 11 | −$16,969 |
| 2022 Toyota Corolla | $19,973 | 9 | −$22,106 |
| 2023 BMW I4 | $31,573 | 9 | −$10,506 |
| 2023 Dodge Charger | $45,900 | 9 | +$3,821 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | $79,975 | 100% | 17,956 mi |
| 2023 | 49 | $77,981 | 98% | 27,171 mi |
| 2022 | 45 | $60,841 | 76% | 39,616 mi |
| 2021 | 30 | $52,144 | 65% | 53,856 mi |
| 2020 | 33 | $44,790 | 56% | 62,922 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
