Is the 2020 Lexus LX a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 34.4 in. Class median 38.4 in.
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $86,480. Class median $37,060.
- Commuter: $198 a month. Class median $121.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 8.9 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Price: 21% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 10 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $198 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.9 in, top 14% |
| Worth the money | No | 21% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 10 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the LX a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 34.4 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 9.1 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | No |
Is the LX a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $86,480 | Median $37,060 | 134 | No |
| Horsepower | 383 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | No |
| Length | 200.0 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 22.9 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the LX a good commuter car?
No. $198 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $198
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 16 mpg, top 100% of 130
Is the LX a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.9 in clearance, 75.2 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the LX a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.9 in clearance. Top 14% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 570 2-Row 4WD, 8.9 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the LX worth the money?
No. Priced 21% above cars like it.
- Price, LX 570 Two Row 4WD
- $86,480
- Predicted price
- $71,446
- Gap
- +$15,034 (+21%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the LX a good buy?
No. 10 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX LX 570 Two Row 4WD | $86,480 | 22.9 cents | 83.1 cu ft | 383 hp |
| Nissan Armada SV 2WD | $47,500 | 20.0 cents | 95.4 cu ft | 390 hp |
| Ford Explorer ST 4WD | $54,740 | 16.0 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Dodge Durango SRT AWD | $62,995 | 21.3 cents | 85.1 cu ft | 475 hp |
| INFINITI QX80 LUXE RWD | $66,750 | 20.0 cents | 95.1 cu ft | 400 hp |
| GMC Yukon Denali RWD | $67,700 | 18.8 cents | 94.7 cu ft | 420 hp |
| GMC Yukon XL Denali RWD | $70,500 | 18.8 cents | 121.7 cu ft | 420 hp |
| Ford Expedition Platinum 4x2 | $73,935 | 16.8 cents | 104.6 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Cadillac Escalade 2WD | $75,195 | 18.8 cents | 94.2 cu ft | 420 hp |
Compared with 981 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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