2027 Lexus LX vs Toyota Sequoia: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Sequoia — it leads our weighted scorecard 4.5–0 across 4 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($69,900 vs $107,500) and better fuel economy (22 mpg vs 20 mpg best EPA combined). The LX doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Scorecard: LX 0 pts · Sequoia 4.5 pts across 4 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 LX | 2027 Sequoia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $107,500 | $69,900 | Sequoia |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | — | 55% | No data |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 20 mpg | 22 mpg | Sequoia |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 457 hp | 437 hp | Tie |
| Max towing (1) | 8,000 lb | 9,120 lb | Sequoia |
| Cargo behind rear seats (1) | 11 cu ft | — | No data |
| Standard seats (1) | 4 | — | No data |
| Median discount verified buyers got (1) | 4.7% off MSRP | — | No data |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | — | 0 | No data |
| Weighted points | 0 | 4.5 | Sequoia |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the Sequoia — 22 mpg vs 20 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the Sequoia — $69,900 vs $107,500 (starting MSRP).
- Towing. Towing: the Sequoia — 9,120 lb vs 8,000 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The LX starts at $107,500 and tops out at $141,800; the Sequoia runs $69,900 to $87,900 (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
- LX: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Sequoia: 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 LX | 2027 Sequoia | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $107,500 | $69,900 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $141,800 | $87,900 |
| Horsepower | 409–457 hp | 437 hp |
| Max torque | 583 lb-ft | 583 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 19–20 mpg (hybrid avail.) | 20–22 mpg (hybrid avail.) |
| Max towing | 8,000 lb | 9,120 lb |
| Max payload | — | 1,555 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 4 / 7 | — / 8 |
| Cargo behind rear seats | 11 cu ft | — |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Resale: 5-year value retained
There's no 5-year retention figure for the LX yet. A 5-year-old (2021) Sequoia lists for a median $47,990 — 55% of today's median new price of $87,274.
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FAQ
Is the LX better than the Sequoia?
On our data, no — the Sequoia comes out ahead. Our pick: the Sequoia — it leads our weighted scorecard 4.5–0 across 4 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($69,900 vs $107,500) and better fuel economy (22 mpg vs 20 mpg best EPA combined). The LX doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Which is more reliable, the LX or the Sequoia?
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 LX or the Sequoia?
We don't have a 5-year retention figure for both models.
Which is cheaper, the LX or the Sequoia?
The Sequoia starts lower: $69,900 vs $107,500 starting MSRP (before destination).
Which has better gas mileage, the LX or the Sequoia?
The Sequoia: up to 22 mpg combined vs 20 mpg for the LX (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 LX vs Toyota Sequoia: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/lexus-lx-vs-toyota-sequoia, updated November 8, 2026.