2027 Lexus GX vs Lexus LX: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the GX — it leads our weighted scorecard 4–3.5 across 6 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($67,535 vs $107,500) and more towing capacity (9,096 lb vs 8,000 lb). Choose the LX if fuel economy comes first (20 mpg vs 17 mpg best EPA combined).
Scorecard: GX 4 pts · LX 3.5 pts across 6 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 GX | 2027 LX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $67,535 | $107,500 | GX |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 51.4% | — | No data |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | LX |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 349 hp | 457 hp | LX |
| Max towing (1) | 9,096 lb | 8,000 lb | GX |
| Cargo behind rear seats (1) | 10.3 cu ft | 11 cu ft | LX |
| Standard seats (1) | 5 | 4 | GX |
| Median discount verified buyers got (1) | — | 4.7% off MSRP | No data |
| Weighted points | 4 | 3.5 | GX |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the LX — 20 mpg vs 17 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: the GX — 5 vs 4 (standard seats).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the GX — $67,535 vs $107,500 (starting MSRP).
- Towing. Towing: the GX — 9,096 lb vs 8,000 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The GX starts at $67,535 and tops out at $84,050; the LX runs $107,500 to $141,800 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination). Verified LX buyers paid a median 4.7% off MSRP across 6 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 8.2% off.
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- GX: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- LX: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 GX | 2027 LX | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $67,535 | $107,500 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $84,050 | $141,800 |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 409–457 hp |
| Max torque | 479 lb-ft | 583 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 17 mpg | 19–20 mpg (hybrid avail.) |
| Max towing | 9,096 lb | 8,000 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 5 / 7 | 4 / 7 |
| Cargo behind rear seats | 10.3 cu ft | 11 cu ft |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Size
| GX | LX | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.05 in | 200.5 in |
| Width | — | 78.3 in |
| Height | 75.59 in | 74.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.2 in |
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) GX lists for a median $41,995 — 51.4% of today's median new price of $81,705. There's no 5-year retention figure for the LX yet.
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FAQ
Is the GX better than the LX?
On our data, yes. Our pick: the GX — it leads our weighted scorecard 4–3.5 across 6 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($67,535 vs $107,500) and more towing capacity (9,096 lb vs 8,000 lb). Choose the LX if fuel economy comes first (20 mpg vs 17 mpg best EPA combined).
Which is more reliable, the GX or the LX?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet.
Which holds its value better, the GX or the LX?
We don't have a 5-year retention figure for both models.
Which is cheaper, the GX or the LX?
The GX starts lower: $67,535 vs $107,500 starting MSRP (before destination).
Which has better gas mileage, the GX or the LX?
The LX: up to 20 mpg combined vs 17 mpg for the GX (best EPA rating across each lineup).
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2027 Lexus GX vs Lexus LX: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/lexus-gx-vs-lexus-lx, updated November 8, 2026.