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Lexus IS vs Lexus LX: 5-year value retention (77% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lexus LX holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lexus LX comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 77% for the Lexus IS. Over the first five years the Lexus LX loses roughly $23,219 while the Lexus IS loses about $10,283 — a gap near $-12936.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lexus LX sheds about 3% in year one versus 2% for the Lexus IS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.