Audi Q7 vs Lexus GX

The Audi Q7 starts from $108,815 before on-road costs, while the Lexus GX opens at $119,950. That makes the Audi Q7 the more affordable entry point by $11,135.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $119,697 and $131,945 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q7 by roughly $4,275 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus GX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q7 stands out with panoramic roof, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Lexus GX. The Lexus GX counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q7 gets leather upholstery while the Lexus GX offers synthetic leather.

The Audi Q7 uses a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Lexus GX responds with a Petrol making 260kW and 650Nm, paired to a 10-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Lexus GX has the clear power advantage at 260kW vs 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus GX is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q7 measures 5,052mm long on a 2,994mm wheelbase, 37mm longer than the Lexus GX at 5,015mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 390L in the Lexus GX, giving the Audi Q7 a 390L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus GX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,651/year for the Audi Q7 and $3,506/year for the Lexus GX. That is a $855 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q7.

Estimated annual total: $2,651 (Audi Q7) vs $3,506 (Lexus GX). The Audi Q7 saves you roughly $855 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus GX). Both match on warranty length.