The LS 430 first went on sale in the United States with an initial base price of US$55,000, ranging up to US$70,000 when fully equipped.[1] At the high end, the LS 430's pricing encroached on European rivals as Lexus became increasingly able to command higher price premiums for its vehicles.[2] Sales for the LS 430 surpassed the previous generation, and production exceeded 140,000 units.[3] The LS 430 was produced until July 2006, marking the last occasion the Lexus flagship was produced in a single body style.