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.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$87,390
GX550 Signature
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
$100,161
4 tracked trims
$55,792
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Lexus GX | Lexus ES | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $87,390 GX550 Signature | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature | $37,105 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $100,161 4 tracked trims | $55,792 5 tracked trims | $44,369 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 13.5 L/100 km GX550 Signature | 8.4 L/100 km ES 250 AWD Signature | 5.1 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 292 L Best published cargo figure | 394 L Best published cargo figure | 102 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | 4,111 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | — Not published | Only Lexus reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 3 features GX550 Premium at $96,128 | 2 features ES 250 AWD Premium at $53,965 | +1 feature |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features GX550 Luxury at $106,673 | 6 features ES 250 AWD Signature at $50,285 | =Tied |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Lexus GX, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Lexus ES.
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.
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Doesn’t reach it
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM)
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$87,390
GX550 Signature
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
$87,390
GX550 Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
$50,285
ES 250 AWD Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
Utility
Cargo, hatch, towing, and practical-use equipment that shifts how usable the vehicle feels.
$87,390
GX550 Signature
Trailer Brake Controller
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Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$87,390
GX550 Signature
Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Running Boards; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball
$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
$106,673
GX550 Luxury
21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System
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Doesn’t reach it
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Lexus GX | Lexus ES | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only ES reaches remote start. | — Doesn’t reach it | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM) | Right only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Lexus GX | Lexus ES | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded ES unlocks it $37,105 sooner. | $87,390 GX550 Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | Right sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded ES unlocks it $37,105 sooner. | $87,390 GX550 Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | $50,285 ES 250 AWD Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Right sooner |
Utility
Cargo, hatch, towing, and practical-use equipment that shifts how usable the vehicle feels.
| Equipment | Lexus GX | Lexus ES | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Trailer brake controllerExpanded Only GX reaches trailer brake controller. | $87,390 GX550 Signature Trailer Brake Controller | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Lexus GX | Lexus ES | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded ES unlocks it $37,105 sooner. | $87,390 GX550 Signature Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Running Boards; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball | $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 | Right sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only GX reaches premium audio. | $106,673 GX550 Luxury 21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Reasons to pick Lexus GX
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
GX550 Signature
ES 250 AWD Signature
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus GX | GX550 Signature | $87,390 | 13.5 L/100 km | 4 |
| Lexus ES | ES 250 AWD Signature | $50,285 | 8.4 L/100 km | 6 |