2026 Lexus ES vs 2026 Lexus GX

Your comparison

ESvsGX

Price
−$37,105
Efficiency
8.2 L/100 km
Cargo
+2,169 L
Rows won
3–3

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Lexus ESLexus GX

Full spec sheet

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Entry price$37,105 lower

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

$87,390

GX550 Signature

Average trim price$42,670 lower

$59,364

12 tracked trims

$102,034

5 tracked trims

Metric	Lexus ES	Lexus GX	Difference
Entry priceLower wins Where the comparison starts if you want the cheapest acceptable version first.	$50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature	$87,390 GX550 Signature	$37,105 lower
Average trim priceLower wins Helpful when you care more about the whole ladder than the cheapest trim.	$59,364 12 tracked trims	$102,034 5 tracked trims	$42,670 lower
Best efficiencyLower wins We compare fuel economy, EV consumption, or EV range when both ladders publish the same kind of efficiency figure.	5.3 L/100 km ES 300h Premium	13.5 L/100 km GX550 Signature	8.2 L/100 km lower
Cargo roomHigher wins Useful when strollers, travel bags, or dog crates are part of the actual decision.	394 L Best published cargo figure	2,563 L Best published cargo figure	2,169 L more
Tow ratingHigher wins Not every buyer cares, but the gap matters immediately if bikes, small trailers, or boats do.	— Not published	4,111 kg Highest rated trim in ladder	Only Lexus reports
Mid-trim valueHigher wins This is the part of the ladder most buyers actually end up cross-shopping.	6 features ES 300h F SPORT DESIGN at $57,851	7 features GX550 Luxury at $106,673	+1 feature
Premium ceilingHigher wins This is the top-end equipment story once you stop caring about the base trim.	7 features ES 300h Ultra Luxury at $66,819	8 features GX550 Executive at $110,453	+1 feature

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 rows4beyond the core table

Model reach3 vs 4ES vs GX

Pair overlap3 shared1 one-sided

Comfort & Cabin

Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.

Moonroof / sunroofLeft sooner

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17 Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 8-way Power Adjustable Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Power Moonroof & Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control; Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Synthetic Leather Console Box Lid; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof

$87,390

GX550 Signature

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Running Boards; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Memory Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel; Heated Steering Wheel; Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof

Premium upholsteryLeft sooner

$50,285

ES 250 AWD Signature

$106,673

GX550 Luxury

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball; LED Fog Lamps Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Memory Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel; Heated Steering Wheel; Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Ventilated Front Seats; Semi-Aniline Leather Seats; Head-Up Display; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; 21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof

Seat memoryLeft sooner

$53,964

ES 350 Premium

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Power Folding Mirrors; Memory Mirrors Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 8-way Power Adjustable Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Synthetic Leather Console Box Lid; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof

$87,390

GX550 Signature

Premium audioRight only

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Doesn’t reach it

$106,673

GX550 Luxury

Comfort & Cabin

Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.

Equipment	Lexus ES	Lexus GX	Difference
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded ES unlocks it $37,105 sooner.	$50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17 Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 8-way Power Adjustable Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Power Moonroof & Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control; Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Synthetic Leather Console Box Lid; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	$87,390 GX550 Signature Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Running Boards; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Memory Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel; Heated Steering Wheel; Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	Left sooner
Premium upholsteryExpanded ES unlocks it $56,388 sooner.	$50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Foldable Exterior Mirrors; P215/55R17 Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 8-way Power Adjustable Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Power Moonroof & Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control; Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Synthetic Leather Console Box Lid; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	$106,673 GX550 Luxury Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball; LED Fog Lamps Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Memory Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel; Heated Steering Wheel; Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Ventilated Front Seats; Semi-Aniline Leather Seats; Head-Up Display; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; 21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	Left sooner
Seat memoryExpanded ES unlocks it $33,426 sooner.	$53,964 ES 350 Premium Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Bi-Beam LED Headlamps; Daytime Running Lights; LED Rear Combination Lamps; Power Folding Mirrors; Memory Mirrors Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: 8-way Power Adjustable Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Synthetic Leather Console Box Lid; Heated Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Lexus Driver Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	$87,390 GX550 Signature Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Running Boards; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Memory Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel; Heated Steering Wheel; Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Ventilated Front Seats; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	Left sooner
Premium audioExpanded Only GX reaches premium audio.	— Doesn’t reach it	$106,673 GX550 Luxury Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball; LED Fog Lamps Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Memory Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel; Heated Steering Wheel; Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Ventilated Front Seats; Semi-Aniline Leather Seats; Head-Up Display; Wireless Android Auto Compatability; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatability; 21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System; Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof	Right only

Reasons to pick Lexus ES

1you want the lower price of entry: ES 250 AWD Signature starts at $50,285.
2efficiency matters: ES 300h Premium bottoms out at 5.3 L/100 km.
3you prefer the mid-size sedan with the clearer 12-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.

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 efficiency6 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	6