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Condition | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | $10,390 | $11,310 | ||
Very Good | $9,915 | $10,810 | ||
Good | $9,390 | $10,260 | ||
Fair | $8,065 | $8,860 |
Estimated Trade-In Values for the 2012 Lexus IS IS 250 Sedan 4D range from about $8,065 to $10,390 depending on vehicle condition. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $8,860 to $11,310 depending on vehicle condition. Valid for ZIP Code 62650 through 4/27/2026.
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | $919 | $10,427 | $8,572 | ||
2024 | $883 | $9,544 | $7,643 | ||
2025 | $692 | $8,852 | $6,872 | ||
Now | + $1,298 | $10,150 | $9,300 |
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Curb Weight | 3435 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 88.3 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.9 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 180.3 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 33.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 107.5 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 825 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.9 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 21 mpg | ||
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Highway | 30 mpg | ||
Combined | 25 mpg |
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 204 @ 6400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 185 @ 4800 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 2.5 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 7.9 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 140 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 6 years / 70000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / Unlimited miles |
If, in a sport sedan, you find a level of refinement fully appropriate to your transportation mission, the 2012 Lexus IS 250 or IS 350 delivers that refinement in spades. It may lack the ferocity of a BMW 3 Series (unless opting for the IS F), and falls short of the Audi A4 in high-tech cool but the Lexus goes about its business both quickly and oh-so-capably, and can do so long after its warranty has expired.
If you, like the segment, are moving into the ranks of "mid-size," you may find the accommodation offered by the Lexus IS models too small, especially in the rear seat. And while many buy a Lexus for its Four Seasons-level retail experience, others will find that environment sleep-inducing, along with most of the model lineup.
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| Price | $11,450 | $10,900 | $10,850 | $11,350 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 39 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 99 MPGe | City 21/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 204 @ 6400 RPM | 154 @ 6000 RPM | 268 @ 6200 RPM | 290 @ 6400 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, GDI, 3.3 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |