Lexus LX

1996 to 1997 · SUV

A 1996 Lexus LX cost $47,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 18 have sold publicly at a median of $25,075. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $16,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,200 to $46,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$16,500
Medium confidence · $8K to $19K
Up 50.8% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$25,075
Sales · 12 mo
18
Original MSRP
$47,000Down 65% since new

The market

Every recorded 1996 Lexus LX sale, by date and price
Dec 2025 · Cars & Bids
$22,000 · 206,500 mi · Black
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22 sales · 5 unsoldmedian $25kupdated Sep 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1996 Lexus LX sales with photographs
1996 Lexus LX, sold Apr 2025

Sold $7,200

1997 · Cashmere Beige Metallic · 149,000 mi
Apr 1, 2025 · Cars & Bids
1996 Lexus LX, sold Feb 2025

Sold $14,100

1997 · Cashmere Beige Metallic · 230,300 mi
Feb 20, 2025 · Cars & Bids
1996 Lexus LX, sold Jan 2025

Sold $8,900

1996 · Grey · 260,100 mi
Jan 22, 2025 · Cars & Bids
1996 Lexus LX, sold Nov 2024

Sold $12,300

1996 · Champagne Pearl · 225,200 mi
Nov 21, 2024 · Cars & Bids
1996 Lexus LX, sold Dec 2023

Sold $15,750

1997 · Black · 235,900 mi
Dec 11, 2023 · Cars & Bids
1996 Lexus LX, sold Oct 2023

Sold $12,999

1997 · Black · 203,600 mi
Oct 5, 2023 · Cars & Bids
Other LX generations

Specifications

Engine
Inline-6, 4.5L
Power
212 hp
Torque
275 lb-ft
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Original MSRP
$47,000

Common questions

How much does a Lexus LX cost?

A 1996 Lexus LX cost $47,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 18 have sold publicly at a median of $25,075. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $16,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,200 to $46,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1996 Lexus LX worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $16,500, up 50.8% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $25,075 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence medium: 18 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

Is a Lexus LX a good investment?

It has depreciated 65% against its $47,000 list price. Values are up 50.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,200 to $46,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Lexus LX have sold?

Shifty has 22 public sales of the Lexus LX on file. The earliest was on Jul 29, 2020.

What is the most expensive Lexus LX sold?

The highest public sale on file is $46,000, on Mar 28, 2022, with 44,800 mi.

What has a Lexus LX sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $22,000Dec 30, 2025Black · 206,500 mi
  • $7,200Apr 1, 2025Cashmere Beige Metallic · 149,000 mi
  • $14,100Feb 20, 2025Cashmere Beige Metallic · 230,300 mi

About the 1996 Lexus LX

The first-generation Lexus LX represents Toyota's bold entry into the luxury SUV market, essentially a rebadged Land Cruiser 80 Series wrapped in premium leather and wood trim. Built for just two model years, the LX Base came exclusively with the legendary 4.5-liter 1FZ-FE inline-six producing 212 horsepower, paired with a four-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive. What makes these early LXs compelling for collectors is their mechanical simplicity and bulletproof reliability, the same drivetrain that made the Land Cruiser legendary worldwide. Only around 15,000 LX models were sold during this brief run, making them relatively rare today. While not traditionally considered sports cars, these luxury trucks have developed a cult following among enthusiasts who appreciate their uncompromising build quality, off-road capability, and the prestige of early Lexus craftsmanship. Clean examples are increasingly sought after as the SUV collecting market matures.

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