ES starts $74,015 lower. ES wins efficiency by 3.3 L/100 km. LX gives you 1,106 L more cargo room. ES reaches 6 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
$124,300
LX 600 Premium
$55,792
5 tracked trims
$139,933
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Lexus ES | Lexus LX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature | $124,300 LX 600 Premium | $74,015 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $55,792 5 tracked trims | $139,933 5 tracked trims | $84,141 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.4 L/100 km ES 250 AWD Signature | 11.7 L/100 km LX 700h Overtrail+ (3 ROW) | 3.3 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 394 L Best published cargo figure | 1,500 L Best published cargo figure | 1,106 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 3,625 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Lexus reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 2 features ES 250 AWD Premium at $53,965 | 1 feature LX 700h Overtrail+ (3 ROW) at $140,636 | +1 feature |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features ES 250 AWD Signature at $50,285 | 4 features LX 700h Luxury at $150,185 | +2 features |
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 LX.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM)
—
Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
$124,300
LX 600 Premium
Blind Spot Monitoring with RCTA and RCTB
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
$124,300
LX 600 Premium
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
Utility
Cargo, hatch, towing, and practical-use equipment that shifts how usable the vehicle feels.
—
Doesn’t reach it
$140,636
LX 700h Overtrail+ (3 ROW)
Trailer Brake Controller
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
—
Doesn’t reach it
$124,300
LX 600 Premium
Wireless Charging - Front
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
—
Doesn’t reach it
$140,636
LX 700h Overtrail+ (3 ROW)
18” All-Terrain Wheels
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$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
$124,300
LX 600 Premium
Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Black Mud Guards; Rear Spoiler; Headlamp Washers; Premium Triple-Beam LED Headlamps; Cornering Lamps
—
Doesn’t reach it
$139,995
LX 600 F SPORT
25 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus LX | 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 LX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded ES unlocks it $74,015 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | $124,300 LX 600 Premium Blind Spot Monitoring with RCTA and RCTB | Left sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded ES unlocks it $74,015 sooner. | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | $124,300 LX 600 Premium 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 LX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Trailer brake controllerExpanded Only LX reaches trailer brake controller. | — Doesn’t reach it | $140,636 LX 700h Overtrail+ (3 ROW) Trailer Brake Controller | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus LX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only LX reaches wireless charging. | — Doesn’t reach it | $124,300 LX 600 Premium Wireless Charging - Front | Right only |
Off-Road
Hardware that changes what the vehicle can do off pavement or under load.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus LX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Off-road hardwareExpanded Only LX reaches off-road hardware. | — Doesn’t reach it | $140,636 LX 700h Overtrail+ (3 ROW) 18” All-Terrain Wheels | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Lexus ES | Lexus LX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded ES unlocks it $74,015 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 | $124,300 LX 600 Premium Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Black Mud Guards; Rear Spoiler; Headlamp Washers; Premium Triple-Beam LED Headlamps; Cornering Lamps | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only LX reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $139,995 LX 600 F SPORT 25 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System | Right only |
Reasons to pick Lexus ES
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
ES 250 AWD Signature
LX 600 Premium
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES | ES 250 AWD Signature | $50,285 | 8.4 L/100 km | 6 |
| Lexus LX | LX 600 Premium | $124,300 | 12.7 L/100 km | 3 |