Reasons to pick Lexus ES
- 1you want the lower price of entry: ES 250 AWD Signature starts at $50,285.
- 2efficiency matters: ES 250 AWD Signature bottoms out at 8.4 L/100 km.
- 3cargo room matters: this catalog shows up to 394 L of cargo capacity.
Compare
2026 Lexus ES vs 2026 Lexus GX
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
ESvsGX
- Price−$37,105
- Efficiency5.1 L/100 km
- Cargo+102 L
- Rows won4–1
ES starts $37,105 lower. ES wins efficiency by 5.1 L/100 km. ES gives you 102 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Lexus ESLexus GX
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$37,105 lower
ES
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
GX
$87,390
GX550 Signature
Average trim price$44,369 lower
ES
$55,792
5 tracked trims
GX
$100,161
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Lexus ES | Lexus GX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature | $87,390 GX550 Signature | $37,105 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $55,792 5 tracked trims | $100,161 4 tracked trims | $44,369 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.4 L/100 km ES 250 AWD Signature | 13.5 L/100 km GX550 Signature | 5.1 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 394 L Best published cargo figure | 292 L Best published cargo figure | 102 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 4,111 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Lexus reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 2 features ES 250 AWD Premium at $53,965 | 3 features GX550 Premium at $96,128 | +1 feature |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features ES 250 AWD Signature at $50,285 | 6 features GX550 Luxury at $106,673 | =Tied |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Lexus ES, versus IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Lexus GX.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows6beyond the core table
Model reach4 vs 5ES vs GX
Pair overlap3 shared3 one-sided
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
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Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
Remote startLeft only
ES
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM)
GX
—
Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
2
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
Blind-spot supportLeft sooner
ES
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
GX
$87,390
GX550 Signature
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
Lane-keep supportLeft sooner
ES
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
GX
$87,390
GX550 Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
Utility
Cargo, hatch, towing, and practical-use equipment that shifts how usable the vehicle feels.
1
Utility
Cargo, hatch, towing, and practical-use equipment that shifts how usable the vehicle feels.
Trailer brake controllerRight only
ES
—
Doesn’t reach it
GX
$87,390
GX550 Signature
Trailer Brake Controller
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
2
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Moonroof / sunroofLeft sooner
ES
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17
GX
$87,390
GX550 Signature
Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Running Boards; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball
Premium audioRight only
ES
—
Doesn’t reach it
GX
$106,673
GX550 Luxury
21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus GX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only ES reaches remote start. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM) | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus GX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded ES unlocks it $37,105 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | $87,390 GX550 Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | Left sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded ES unlocks it $37,105 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | $87,390 GX550 Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Left sooner |
Utility
Cargo, hatch, towing, and practical-use equipment that shifts how usable the vehicle feels.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus GX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Trailer brake controllerExpanded Only GX reaches trailer brake controller. | — Doesn’t reach it | $87,390 GX550 Signature Trailer Brake Controller | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus GX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded ES unlocks it $37,105 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17 | $87,390 GX550 Signature Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Running Boards; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only GX reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $106,673 GX550 Luxury 21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System | Right only |
Trim Shortcuts
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Lexus ES$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
8.4 L/100 km efficiency6 features
Lexus GX$87,390
GX550 Signature
13.5 L/100 km efficiency4 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES | ES 250 AWD Signature | $50,285 | 8.4 L/100 km | 6 |
| Lexus GX | GX550 Signature | $87,390 | 13.5 L/100 km | 4 |