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Lexus IS keeps an estimated 67% of its recent market value after 5 years — #105 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Lexus IS retains an estimated 67% of its recent market value after five years, ranking #105 of 530 cars we track. That is 13 points above the 54% five-year average for Luxury in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Lexus IS sheds about 5% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $41,235 it falls to around $27,503 by year five — a five-year loss near $13,732, about $7.52 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Lexus IS bought at 4 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 67% of its recent market value after five years — better than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #105).
From about $41,235 when new it drops to roughly $27,503 after five years — a loss near $13,732 (67% of its recent market value retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.