What is a 2025 Lexus ES worth?
Our estimate for a 1-year-old Lexus ES in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2025 ES on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2025 model sits today: 1 year in, 20% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 13% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 641 904 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 558 921 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 418 509 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 223 395 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 11 219/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R 851 500 | — | See value → |
| 2025 (this page) | R 641 904 | +R 209 596 to newest | |
| 2024 | R 529 783 | +R 321 717 to newest | See value → |
2025 Lexus ES: common questions
What is a 2025 Lexus ES worth in South Africa?
Around R 641 904 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 699 675 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 584 133. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 564 876.
Is a 2025 Lexus ES a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 20% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 641 904 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 223 395 more. As a premium (established) model, it holds value well for its age, so you are paying for retention you will largely get back.
What did a 2025 Lexus ES cost new?
About R 807 109 at launch pricing in 2025 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 80% of that.
What would financing a 2025 Lexus ES cost monthly?
At R 641 904 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 11 219 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.