GX starts $39,410 lower. LS wins efficiency by 2.3 L/100 km. LS gives you 189 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
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
$100,161
4 tracked trims
$126,800
1 tracked trims
| Metric | Lexus GX | Lexus LS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $87,390 GX550 Signature | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition | $39,410 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $100,161 4 tracked trims | $126,800 1 tracked trims | $26,639 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 13.5 L/100 km GX550 Signature | 11.2 L/100 km LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition | 2.3 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 292 L Best published cargo figure | 481 L Best published cargo figure | 189 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 | 3 features Core coverage still thin | Only Lexus full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features GX550 Luxury at $106,673 | 3 features Core coverage still thin | Only Lexus full |
Safety and warranty are basically tied: both show IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a with 4 yr / 80,000 km basic coverage.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
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
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
$87,390
GX550 Signature
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
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
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
Standard features: Hood Struts; Panoramic Moonroof; Exclusive Heritage Edition Ninety-Noir Exterior Colour; Exclusive Badging; LED Daytime Running Lights; Adaptive Front Lighting System
$106,673
GX550 Luxury
21 Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Audio System
—
Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Lexus GX | Lexus LS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded GX unlocks it $39,410 sooner. | $87,390 GX550 Signature Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | Left sooner |
Lane-keep supportExpanded GX unlocks it $39,410 sooner. | $87,390 GX550 Signature Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition 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 GX | Lexus LS | 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 LS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded GX unlocks it $39,410 sooner. | $87,390 GX550 Signature Standard features: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Running Boards; Roof Rails; Painted Wheel Arch Mouldings; Ball Mount; Trailer Ball | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition Standard features: Hood Struts; Panoramic Moonroof; Exclusive Heritage Edition Ninety-Noir Exterior Colour; Exclusive Badging; LED Daytime Running Lights; Adaptive Front Lighting System | Left 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
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus GX | GX550 Signature | $87,390 | 13.5 L/100 km | 4 |
| Lexus LS | LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition | $126,800 | 11.2 L/100 km | 3 |