Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Lexus GX

The Jeep Grand Cherokee starts from $65,950 before on-road costs, while the Lexus GX opens at $119,950. That makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee the more affordable entry point by $54,000.

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 $72,545 and $131,945 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jeep Grand Cherokee by roughly $3,420 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Lexus GX counters with head-up display, wireless charging and ventilated seats that the Jeep Grand Cherokee does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets leather upholstery while the Lexus GX offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 3-zone in the Lexus GX.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee uses a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS producing 210kW and 344Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters to a 4WD layout.

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 210kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee measures 4,914mm long on a 2,964mm wheelbase, 101mm shorter than the Lexus GX at 5,015mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1067L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and 390L in the Lexus GX, giving the Jeep Grand Cherokee a 677L advantage. The Lexus GX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus GX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,813kg. That 687kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,822/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee and $3,506/year for the Lexus GX. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Estimated annual total: $2,822 (Jeep Grand Cherokee) vs $3,506 (Lexus GX). The Jeep Grand Cherokee saves you roughly $684 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus GX). Both match on warranty length.