Lexus LX vs Toyota Prado
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 61
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 11 Nov 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
Lexus LX
27 of 27 standardFrom
$167,700
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 305kW
- Economy
- 11.9 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 487L
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Toyota Prado
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$72,500
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active
- Power
- 150kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 408L
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 61
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$167,700RRP
- with the Toyota Prado's standard kit: $167,700 (nothing to add)
$72,500RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Lexus LX LX600 Luxury
$167,700
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $752 a week in repayments ($167,700 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota Prado GX Diesel
$72,500
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $312 a week in repayments ($72,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Toyota Prado starts $95,200 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$312/wk(≈$1,353/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Prado at $72,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Lexus LXDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Lexus LX and 5 on the Toyota Prado.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Lexus LX
- REC-006550 · published 26 Feb 2026Due to a Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming issue, the transmission may rev faster than intended causing a loss of motive power and transmission fluid to leak.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-006478 · published 11 Nov 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, there is a possibility of engine machining debris contamination within the engine.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-005414 · published 26 Apr 2022Due to a software issue, the multi-media system may display video images while driving.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 2 more on the model page.
Toyota Prado
- REC-006616 · published 3 Jun 2026Due to a software error, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual engine oil pressure light, engine coolant temperature, electrical charge, and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2025
- REC-006302 · published 5 Mar 2025Due to an error in the fitting instructions for the optional accessory Electric Brake Controller, the Lower Driver’s Airbag Assembly (removed during accessory fitment) may have been reinstalled using the incorrect torque.Year range on the notice: 2024
- REC-001320 · published 6 Apr 2020The fuel pump on affected vehicles may stop operating.Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2019
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Lexus LX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Prado gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Lexus LX stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Prado. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Lexus LX gets leather upholstery while the Toyota Prado offers cloth. Climate control is 4-zone in the Lexus LX and 2-zone in the Toyota Prado.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Lexus LX uses a Petrol producing 305kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.
The Toyota Prado responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.
The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus LX is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Lexus LX measures 5,100mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 110mm longer than the Toyota Prado at 4,990mm (2,850mm wheelbase).
Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 408L in the Toyota Prado, giving the Lexus LX a 79L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Toyota Prado leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota Prado's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 12.0 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus LX costs about $3,392 a year (11.9 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota Prado about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,226 a year less for the Toyota Prado.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus LX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Prado). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus LX), no data (Toyota Prado).
Where each one leads
The Lexus LX: more power (305kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (487L against 408L).
The Toyota Prado: the lower starting price ($72,500 against $167,700) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $3,392).
The Verdict
Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 61
The Toyota Prado scores 77 to the Lexus LX's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota Prado ahead by 39 points), value (Toyota Prado ahead by 35 points), performance (Lexus LX ahead by 30 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Prado costs about $1,226 less (7.6 L/100km against 11.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 487L in the Lexus LX, 408L in the Toyota Prado.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$312/wk(≈$1,353/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Prado at $72,500 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Lexus LXDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Lexus LX and Toyota Prado?
The Toyota Prado is the cheapest at $72,500 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Lexus LX by $95,200.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Toyota Prado uses the least fuel at 7.6L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Toyota Prado holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Lexus LX, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Lexus LX has the largest boot at 487L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Lexus LX has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Lexus LX makes the most power at 305kW. The Lexus LX is quickest to 100km/h in 6.7s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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