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What is a 2019 Lexus IS worth?

Our estimate for a 7-year-old Lexus IS in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.

Retail value today
R 255 146
R 232 183 to R 278 109
Trade-in offer
R 224 528
what a dealer would pay
Cost new (est.)
R 783 556
2019 launch pricing
Value kept
33%
R 528 410 depreciated

The 2019 IS on its value curve

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The marker shows where a 2019 model sits today: 7 years in, 67% 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 255 146
Worth in 1 yearR 216 664
Worth in 3 yearsR 156 237
3-year cost of ownership (depreciation)R 98 909
±Monthly financedR 4 460/m

Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.

Is one year newer worth it?

Model yearEst. retailStep up costs
2020R 316 988See value →
2019 (this page)R 255 146+R 61 842 to newest
2018R 205 369+R 111 619 to newestSee value →

2019 Lexus IS: common questions

What is a 2019 Lexus IS worth in South Africa?

Around R 255 146 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 278 109 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 232 183. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 224 528.

Is a 2019 Lexus IS a good buy now?

It has already absorbed 67% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 255 146 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 98 909 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 2019 Lexus IS cost new?

About R 783 556 at launch pricing in 2019 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 33% of that.

What would financing a 2019 Lexus IS cost monthly?

At R 255 146 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 4 460 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.