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.
The 2018 RX on its value curve
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 year | R 238 060 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 172 662 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 106 870 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 4 886/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | R 346 281 | — | See value → |
| 2018 (this page) | R 279 532 | +R 66 749 to newest | |
| 2017 | R 225 649 | +R 120 632 to newest | See 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.