9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
From sport coupes with powerful V8 engines, to all-electric SUVs, these 9 Lexus models are great buys at half off and 1 we would avoid even with a steep discount.
Half Priced Lexus? Yes, Please!
If you drove past your local Lexus dealer and a giant banner was hanging outside advertising a 50 percent off sale, you would probably stop by and see what is going on, right? Well, Lexus never sells new vehicles at 50 percent off.
Not even during the December to Remember sales event.
But that's ok, because there are many exceptional pre-owned Lexus models that you can buy right now for less than half of their original sales price. And these are not worn-out beaters that nobody wants. We are talking about some true F models, off-road legends, and family haulers. All of these models can be purchased in good condition without any stories for less than half of what they cost new.
To build the list, we looked back at all Lexus models and what their typical sale price was when new. We then adjusted for inflation to come up with the equivalent 2026 dollar amount, and then we cut it in half to determine the budget. The cars in our list are ranked in order from oldest to newest. And the last car in our list is one that we think you should avoid, even though it can be purchased for half price. Keep reading to find out what we do and don’t recommend.
#1 Buy – 1996 – 2000 SC 400
The SC 400 got a performance boost for the 1996 model year. The silky smooth 4.0L V8 made 260 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Prices started at around $52,000, which is about $108,000 in 2026 money. Half of that amount is $54,000. For $54,000 you can buy you can probably buy a couple SC 400s as they typically trade hands below $20,000 nowadays. A heck of a bargain for a sleek, comfortable cruiser.
#2 Buy – 2001 – 2006 LS 430
The LS is where Lexus all began, and the LS 430 generation is probably the most reliable of them all. These cars are notorious for running forever. When these were new, Lexus charged the 2026 equivalent of $100K for them. They are way under that now. The nicest examples you can find are less than twenty-five grand. So, these cars you can actually buy for 75 percent off the original price. What a deal.
#3 Buy – 2007 – 2009 GX 470
Do you need a rugged SUV? The Lexus GX 470 might be the perfect match. When new, these sold for about $74,000 in 2026 dollars. Today, you can pick up high-mileage examples for less than $10K. Pristine examples are less than $30K. And these are as rugged and reliable as they come.
#4 Buy – 2008 – 2014 IS F
The IS F was the Lexus that shocked the world. Was the Japanese luxury automaker really going to take on the BMW M3 with a powerful V8 engine? Yup. When new, these cars sold for about $90,000 in today’s money. Half of that is $45K, and you can find a boatload of really nice IS F cars from 2008 to 2014 for that money. Yes, the early cars had a bit of a rough ride, but with this kind of a discount, who cares?
#5 Buy – 2010 – 2015 RX 350
Maybe you just want a nice, comfortable, luxury crossover for the family. Something that will get the job done but not cost an arm and a leg. Enter the third-generation RX 350. They went for about $40K new, which is about $60K today. On the used market, these can be bought for a fraction of that.
#6 Buy – 2017 – 2019 RC F
The stylish and powerful RC F cranks out 467 horsepower from a naturally aspirated V8 engine. 60 mph arrives in just over 4 seconds, and the top speed is nearly 170 mph. Loaded with options, these luxury cruise missiles were about $80K when new. That is about $106K today. You can easily find these for well under half that price. A lot of bang for the buck here with these RC F models.
#7 Buy – 2018 LC 500
There are a lot of great Lexus models on this list, but the LC 500 is the best-looking of the bunch. The 2018 model is nearly ten years old at this point, but still looks brand-new. And the sound from that V8 engine is worth the price of admission. These are likely future classics, but you can buy one today for half price. These started at about $93,000 in 2018 or $120,000 in 2026 dollars. For $60,000, you should be able to get yourself a nice example. Buy it, drive it, and hold on to it. Lexus is probably never going to make a car like this again.
#8 Buy – 2018 – 2021 LX 570
For top-of-the-line off-road luxury, you need to step up to the LX line. The 2018 to 2021 LX 570 models were a wallet-busting $90K when they were new. That is about $116K today. There are examples of these all over the country for sale for less than $60K right now. These are clean examples, with less than 100,000 miles on them. And these are not even that old. You might even be able to score a CPO example. What a deal.
#9 Buy – 2023 – 2024 RZ 450e
Sure, an EV might not be for everyone, but you can’t ignore the value here. A 2023 or 2024 Lexus RZ 450e Luxury can be found for $30K or less. A new one starts at $60K. And these used examples are still nearly brand-new. It is painful depreciation for the original owner, but you can sweep in and steal one of these for a song right now.
#1 Avoid – 2008 – 2016 LS 600h
It's not easy coming up with a Lexus to avoid because so many are great. But the LS 600h models make the list. Sure, you get a nice V8 hybrid luxury sedan for a bargain price. But that bargain price might not stay a bargain. These cars can be expensive to maintain, with air suspension failures and hybrid battery degradation. These issues can quickly turn your bargain into a money pit. There are so many other great Lexus vehicles to buy at a substantial discount that we don’t think the LS 600h is worth the risk.
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