This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $14,999 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$267

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,500 down

Amount financed

$13,499

Total interest

$2,521

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 JTHFF2C21C2523293

Trim

250C Convertible

Engine

2.5L · V6

Horsepower

236

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Convertible/Cabriolet

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

Full factory specs for this build →

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,580 /yr est. fuel

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.

Fuel $12,900

Insurance $8,925

Maintenance & repairs $8,050

Total, 5 years $29,875

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 $1,218 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

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	$11,698

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 Convertible (this car)	$14,999	23	—
2013 Audi A5	$10,900	3	−$4,099
2014 Chevrolet Corvette	$38,990	3	+$23,991
2014 BMW 428i	$11,594	2	−$3,405
2014 Porsche Boxster	$37,900	2	+$22,901
2014 Porsche 911	$114,970	2	+$99,971

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

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2010–2019

What 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	169	$25,395	100%	76,585 mi
2018	179	$23,906	94%	85,485 mi
2017	205	$20,999	83%	94,494 mi
2016	303	$18,995	75%	102,319 mi
2015	287	$17,995	71%	110,714 mi
2014	292	$16,494	65%	122,432 mi
2013	69	$14,500	57%	109,827 mi
2012	132	$12,872	51%	126,066 mi