Lexus GX vs Audi Q7

The Lexus GX starts from $119,950 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q7 opens at $108,815. 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 $131,945 and $119,697 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 Lexus GX features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q7 gets a 10.1-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Lexus GX uses a Petrol producing 260kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed auto to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.

The Audi Q7 responds with a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging making 185kW and 370Nm, paired to a 8-speed tiptronic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 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 Lexus GX measures 5,015mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 37mm shorter than the Audi Q7 at 5,052mm (2,994mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Lexus GX and 780L in the Audi Q7, 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 $3,506/year for the Lexus GX and $2,651/year for the Audi Q7. That is a $855 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q7.

Estimated annual total: $3,506 (Lexus GX) vs $2,651 (Audi Q7). 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 (Lexus GX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q7). Both match on warranty length.