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Lexus IS-250 vs Lexus IS-350: 5-year value retention (52% vs 50%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lexus IS-250 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lexus IS-250 comes out ahead, holding about 52% of its value versus 50% for the Lexus IS-350. Over the first five years the Lexus IS-250 loses roughly $15,698 while the Lexus IS-350 loses about $17,400 — a gap near $1,702.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexus IS-250 sheds about 11% in year one versus 13% for the Lexus IS-350. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.