Best Lexus LS400 Year to Buy
There is no single best Lexus LS400 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 100 verified sales, the 1995 is the most affordable at $17,376. The 1998 trades most often (21 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 29, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 4 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Lexus LS400 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 LS400 | $15,344 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1999 LS400 | $20,466 | — | 13 | — |
| 1998 LS400 | $19,679 | — | 21 | — |
| 1997 LS400 | $22,425 | — | 11 | — |
| 1996 LS400 | $17,787No sale since Jan 2026 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 1995 LS400 | $17,376 | — | 12 | — |
| 1994 LS400 | $29,315No sale since Feb 2026 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1993 LS400 | $17,281No sale since Feb 2025 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1992 LS400 | $19,377 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1991 LS400 | $20,799 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1990 LS400 | $13,568 | — | 6 · too few to rank | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which LS400 year is appreciating?
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Best Lexus LS400 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Lexus LS400 year to buy?
There is no single best Lexus LS400 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 100 verified sales, the 1995 is the most affordable at $17,376. The 1998 trades most often (21 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Lexus LS400 year is the cheapest?
The 1995 Lexus LS400 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $17,376. The most valuable is the 1997, at $22,425.
How much is a Lexus LS400 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Lexus LS400 is worth from $17,376 to $22,425 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Lexus LS400 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.