Sorry, have to laugh at the aspirational upsell of the LC getting pretty much getting all those things. The latest LXs still get a pretty clear dollop of additional goodies.
This is actually really great for the LX vs the LC. Depends how you will use it or what your priorites are for your vehicle. I'm no good at making things look pretty on line but I will try. Going to respond to your list.
LX features: A LC owner responding:
1) More sound deadening What? Can't hear you all the windows are down enjoying the fresh air. Speak up
Where did 2)-5) go? must have missed it on this factory GPS
6) Mark Levinson
Reference (only other model to get the Reference system is the LS) w/surround Still have the windows down.
7) is gone. Dang LC GPS
8) AHC - AVS, lift on demand, auto and multi-step damping, anti-dive/roll/squat, leveling, etc., etc. Learn to drive and load your vehicle proper. Upgrade your suspension. Go big
9) AHC underbody armor Upgrade to 3/16" stainless front to back. Stainless protects pretty good and is slick. I might drive like a maniac from time to time and tend to break things.
10) Shorter roof rack (LC has a longer roof rack with 3 supports per side) Too small. Upgrade to full roof rack with mesh bottom and rails so you can fit more gear up top.
11)- 13) gone. head to ih8mud for a solution. Maybe someone has the north america CD to update GPS
14) Storage in rear seat armrest I got cup holders?
15) Power slide rear seats No need. They are locked in place because of the drawer system in the back
16) Second row storage on front seatbacks is a panel vs net What's wrong with net? All the garbage just falls out instead of collecting in the bottom
17) 14-way adjustable driver seat vs 10-way LC (passenger 12-way vs 8-way) Huh? The seats are comfortable. They go up and down and back and forth. even pitch up and down. 14?!
18) Power stowage for 3rd row seat See statement 15)
19) All windows down by holding remote door open button for 3+ seconds (not sure Toyota's have this?) Yes along with remote start
22) Puddle and side step lights Kinda nice? but I can upgrade
23) Door sil lighting Not needed
24) Interior ambient lighting I'm not a loungeUpgrade interior lights to the brightest blinding LEDs
25) Additional trunk side light and open tailgate lighting Plenty of light. See statement 15
26) +2hp / +2tq (requires 91 octane, LC is 87 octane) This one is ehh. Going to cost a lot more to fill up for two ponies more. Lucky to get 12 mpg on the highway as it is.
27) More luxurious interior appointments 100%. I would destroy it
28) Ventilated outboard rear seats No one in the back seat cares, No one is in the back seat except the hound and kids.
29) Four-zone climate concierge LC will melt your face in the winter and freeze you in the summer. Windows always down.
31) LED Cornering Lamp What is this?
32) 12.3-inch high-res split-screen display (LC 9") Meh. It's a truck not a movie theater. But can you hook a ham radio up with apple car play? That would be great!
33) Head-up display
34) All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (LC DRCC for 25mph and up) Just pay attention.
35) Steering wheel paddle shifter Hate them on a porsche. Never on a truck.
36) Door puddle projector lamps Not needed
37) Rear door retractable sun shades Ok that is a win. Solid
38) 2020 gets special trims: "LX570 Sport" to "LC Heritage" Both look nice but not a selling point. Trim levels are a stupid expense. I will probably break it anyway.
39) Dual screen rear entertainment The dog does not watch TV and I won't park my kids in front of a screen.
I really just want to tear the front apart and put a solid axle in. hmmm that's going to be work. Gully windows in the back? I should talk to a glazier and that guy in RU. hmmm maybe paint the break calipers. Oh wait! right! Replace timing chain, pulleys, water pump ect. Right right. Priorities. Crap. trans fluid needs to be done as well.
Great ride. Comfortable, looks great. Wow this thing tows! Even comfy on rough roads and
I never get stuck when I go out on service roads. Hey speaking of time for service. Better
call the dealer. no worries I get a free loaner.
Very similar but very different. If your a maniac and push the limits of a vehicle LC all the way or just a fan of the LC's history and lifespan and/or are going to do heavy mods. LC LC LC. If you have a family and comfort is the priority the LX570 is the way to go. The LX will take you pretty far with no mods. (no spoiler!) Reality is if your a decent driver the LX will do just fine in extreme comfort. Now if you your driving is concerned with exit angles or approach angles, you broke a rear shock off, your mother in law is terrified of "going for a drive" but your father in law is patting you on the back smiling yelling Go Go Yes! That's the LC pride. The LX owners seem to be terrified of a scratch. LC owners yeah pin stripping badge of honor.
It's a personal thing how am I going to use or abuse this. LC's mod, beat and complain. LX drive, camping, F$%k take to dealer no complaints.