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What is a 2018 Lexus RX worth?

Our estimate for a 8-year-old Lexus RX in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.

Retail value today
R 279 532
R 254 374 to R 304 690
Trade-in offer
R 245 988
what a dealer would pay
Cost new (est.)
R 988 150
2018 launch pricing
Value kept
28%
R 708 618 depreciated

The 2018 RX on its value curve

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The marker shows where a 2018 model sits today: 8 years in, 72% 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 279 532
Worth in 1 yearR 238 060
Worth in 3 yearsR 172 662
3-year cost of ownership (depreciation)R 106 870
±Monthly financedR 4 886/m

Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.

Is one year newer worth it?

Model yearEst. retailStep up costs
2019R 346 281See value →
2018 (this page)R 279 532+R 66 749 to newest
2017R 225 649+R 120 632 to newestSee value →

2018 Lexus RX: common questions

What is a 2018 Lexus RX worth in South Africa?

Around R 279 532 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 304 690 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 254 374. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 245 988.

Is a 2018 Lexus RX a good buy now?

It has already absorbed 72% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 279 532 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 106 870 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 2018 Lexus RX cost new?

About R 988 150 at launch pricing in 2018 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 28% of that.

What would financing a 2018 Lexus RX cost monthly?

At R 279 532 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 4 886 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.