Model year guide
2018 Lexus LS 500
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Lexus LS 500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 23 on record.
2018 Lexus LS 500 at a glance
Combined23 mpg
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Lexus LS 500 MPG & running costs
Combined23 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Lexus LS 500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2018 Lexus LS 500 vehicles on record
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