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Lexus Depreciation Rate

Toyota's luxury arm — luxury feel with Toyota reliability.

Retains value better than German rivals thanks to lower ownership costs.

Avg 5-yr retained

55%

Models tracked

Lexus depreciation by model

The Lexus ES is a near-luxury midsize sedan sharing its platform with the Toyota Avalon/Camry, valued for its smooth ride, bulletproof reliability, and hybrid efficiency. Its Lexus badge and Toyota underpinnings give it above-average resale for the entry-luxury sedan class, retaining roughly 55% of MSRP after 5 years — better than most German rivals.

The Lexus GX is a body-on-frame luxury SUV built on Toyota's Land Cruiser Prado platform, blending genuine off-road capability with Lexus reliability. Thanks to cult-like demand, limited production, and legendary durability, the GX posts some of the strongest depreciation numbers in the entire luxury SUV segment, often retaining well above 65% of MSRP after five years.

The Lexus NX is a compact luxury crossover that blends Toyota-grade reliability with premium refinement and available hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. It delivers above-average resale for the luxury segment, retaining roughly 58% of its value after five years — stronger than most German rivals.

The Lexus RX is the best-selling luxury SUV in North America and a benchmark for reliability in the segment. Its Toyota-derived mechanicals, strong hybrid options, and loyal customer base deliver some of the slowest depreciation among luxury crossovers, with 5-year retained value well above rivals like the BMW X5 and Audi Q7.

Lexus depreciation FAQ

What is the average depreciation rate for Lexus?

Lexus vehicles depreciate by about 45% over 5 years on average — retaining roughly 55% of their original MSRP. Retains value better than German rivals thanks to lower ownership costs.

Which Lexus model has the lowest depreciation?

Depreciation rates vary significantly across the Lexus lineup. Open any model below to see its year-by-year depreciation curve, per-mile depreciation, and country-specific rates.

Does Lexus depreciation vary by country?

Yes. The same Lexus can depreciate up to 10% faster or slower in one market versus another, driven by local demand, climate, tax policy, and service network strength. Each model page breaks down the depreciation rate for all 7 markets we track.