What is a 2015 Lexus IS worth?
Our estimate for a 11-year-old Lexus IS in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2015 IS on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2015 model sits today: 11 years in, 83% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 15% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 107 096 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 90 944 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 65 580 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 41 516 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 1 872/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | R 133 054 | — | See value → |
| 2015 (this page) | R 107 096 | +R 25 958 to newest | |
| 2014 | R 86 203 | +R 46 851 to newest | See value → |
2015 Lexus IS: common questions
What is a 2015 Lexus IS worth in South Africa?
Around R 107 096 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 116 735 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 97 457. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 94 244.
Is a 2015 Lexus IS a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 83% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 107 096 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 41 516 more. As a premium (established) model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2015 Lexus IS cost new?
About R 632 499 at launch pricing in 2015 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 17% of that.
What would financing a 2015 Lexus IS cost monthly?
At R 107 096 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 1 872 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.