2021 Lexus RC 300 Premium
JTHD85EC4M5006465
ABOVE MARKET
· $4,051 above typical price
Gaithersburg, MD
This 2021 Lexus RC 300 Premium is listed at $38,998 with 39,130 miles in Gaithersburg, MD.
Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026This vehicle: $38,998 — above the market range (typical price $34,947)
Asking $38,998 · typical market price $34,947 · based on 8 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN JTHD85EC4M5006465, spanning 5 years 1 month.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg, MD 20877 | $38,998 | 39,130 mi | 2026-09-01 |
| CarMax Frederick | Gaithersburg, MD 20880 | $38,998 | 39,130 mi | 2026-08-14 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg, MD 20877 | $40,998 | 39,130 mi | 2026-08-20 |
| CarMax Gaithersburg | Frederick, MD 21705 | $40,998 | 39,130 mi | 2026-08-03 |
| CarMax Frederick | Frederick, MD 21704 | $40,998 | 39,130 mi | 2026-08-03 |
| Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis | Annapolis, MD 21409 | $51,870 | — | 2021-07-30 |
What would this 2021 Lexus RC 300 Premium cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JTHD85EC4M5006465- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Lexus RC 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 RC has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles.NHTSA campaign 26V222000
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 RC 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 RC over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,756 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $35,838 |
| May 2026 | $38,425 |
| June 2026 | $36,495 |
| July 2026 | $38,998 |
| August 2026 | $37,318 |
| September 2026 | $37,594 |
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 RC 300 Premium (this car) | $38,998 | 8 | — |
| 2019 Chevrolet Corvette | $64,381 | 4 | +$25,383 |
| 2021 Ford Mustang | $26,793 | 3 | −$12,205 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class | $28,997 | 3 | −$10,001 |
| 2021 Dodge Challenger | $35,300 | 3 | −$3,698 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Camaro | $32,694 | 2 | −$6,304 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2020–2025What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | $56,438 | 100% | 6,789 mi |
| 2024 | 34 | $48,108 | 85% | 15,437 mi |
| 2023 | 23 | $45,794 | 81% | 20,008 mi |
| 2022 | 53 | $39,981 | 71% | 34,682 mi |
| 2021 | 38 | $35,864 | 64% | 51,888 mi |
| 2020 | 42 | $34,198 | 61% | 58,224 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
