What is a 2022 Lexus LS worth?
Our estimate for a 4-year-old Lexus LS in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2022 LS on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2022 model sits today: 4 years in, 55% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 17% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 1 079 978 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 898 542 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 614 142 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 465 836 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 18 876/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R 1 369 444 | — | See value → |
| 2022 (this page) | R 1 079 978 | +R 289 466 to newest | |
| 2021 | R 851 699 | +R 517 745 to newest | See value → |
2022 Lexus LS: common questions
What is a 2022 Lexus LS worth in South Africa?
Around R 1 079 978 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 1 177 176 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 982 780. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 950 381.
Is a 2022 Lexus LS a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 55% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 1 079 978 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 465 836 more. As a luxury flagship & exotic model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2022 Lexus LS cost new?
About R 2 410 995 at launch pricing in 2022 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 45% of that.
What would financing a 2022 Lexus LS cost monthly?
At R 1 079 978 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 18 876 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.