In 2024, Lexus sold just 2,163 LS sedans in the U.S.—a modest showing compared to rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (8,809 units) and the BMW 7 Series (10,714 units).

That most basic is the Lexus LS 500, which is a starting price at a whopping $81,685. That price is for a rear-wheel drive model, and if you want to get yourself an all-wheel drive LS, that ...