This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $9,798 — 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

$175

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $980 down

Amount financed

$8,818

Total interest

$1,682

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 JTHGL46F285020854

Trim

460 L

Engine

4.6L · V8

Horsepower

385

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2008

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

$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Lexus LS likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $8,050

Total, 5 years $27,100

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 Lexus LS has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

1 recall campaign on this model year

Check accident & title history →

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS).

NHTSA campaign 09V020000

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 2008 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 2008 Lexus LS over the last 6 months — the market firmed $489 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$9,999
April 2026	$11,494
May 2026	$10,895
June 2026	$9,993
July 2026	$10,472
August 2026	$10,488

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
2008 Lexus LS 460 L (this car)	$9,798	17	—
2008 Lexus ES	$9,800	11	+$2
2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class	$7,950	8	−$1,848
2010 Honda Civic	$6,550	6	−$3,248
2008 Toyota Camry	$7,386	6	−$2,412
2007 Lexus IS	$10,660	5	+$862

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

Market by model year

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
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
2019	45	$42,998	54%	54,479 mi
2018	134	$39,498	49%	70,913 mi
2017	32	$29,496	37%	83,743 mi