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There is at least 30k price difference between GX 460 luxury vs LX 570. Both SUV is filled with luxury. If you can afford the extra 30k, LX 570 is the prime choice.
Lexus LX570 vs LX470 vs GX460 vs 4Runner
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Take the LX all day long. I spent the last 6 months mulling this and in that time I convinced myself into buying the LC, GX, and LX at different points. I picked up a 2015 LX with 45K miles this weekend and couldn't be happier. I came from an X3 which was zippy and easy to drive in the city (well, small town I live in). The LX feels like a land yacht in comparison but has plenty of power. It feels just right to me. The GX was nice but the LX feels like a different league in terms of build quality.
The 16+ LC was what I was almost sold on, but the limited availability of pre-owned made the 13-15 LX a bargain in comparison.
Also, the ringing endorsements from @TeCKis300 and @tbisaacs on the AHC system pushed me over the top. I don't plan to mod much, so I'm not put off by the AHC. And man, I absolutely love the comfort mode.
Good luck with your decision!
The 16+ LC was what I was almost sold on, but the limited availability of pre-owned made the 13-15 LX a bargain in comparison.
Also, the ringing endorsements from @TeCKis300 and @tbisaacs on the AHC system pushed me over the top. I don't plan to mod much, so I'm not put off by the AHC. And man, I absolutely love the comfort mode.
Good luck with your decision!
The LX/LC is wider than the GX, so squeezing into a narrow space is harder. The LX has a smaller turning circle than the GX, so that is a help. I drove a 4Runner for 13 years, which is a similar size to the GX. I was pleasantly surprised by the LC as it doesn’t drive “big”. That is, while driving it seems smaller than it is. The LC has very good visibility. I think the LX has bigger D-pillars, so that might hinder it a bit.
Stow the third row on both the LX and GX, open the rear doors and take a good look at the cargo space. I think you’ll find that the cargo space in the GX is disappointingly small. If you are going to take road trips with your family in a GX, you’ll need a rooftop box. With the LX you won’t need a rooftop box.
I used to use a rooftop box on my 4Runner. It was noisy and a pain in the neck to deal with. I no longer use it now that I have the LC.
I test drove the GX three times and was very close to purchasing one. I got a two-year-old CPO LC instead for the same price. I think the LC is a much better truck.
Stow the third row on both the LX and GX, open the rear doors and take a good look at the cargo space. I think you’ll find that the cargo space in the GX is disappointingly small. If you are going to take road trips with your family in a GX, you’ll need a rooftop box. With the LX you won’t need a rooftop box.
I used to use a rooftop box on my 4Runner. It was noisy and a pain in the neck to deal with. I no longer use it now that I have the LC.
I test drove the GX three times and was very close to purchasing one. I got a two-year-old CPO LC instead for the same price. I think the LC is a much better truck.
