Is the 2024 Lexus LX a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $92,565. Class median $47,450.
- Commuter: $146 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 74.2 in. Class middle half 64.6 to 69.9 in.
- Price: 11% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 7 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 | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $146 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.3 in, top 38% |
| Worth the money | No | 11% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 7 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?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.6 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 46.0 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | Yes |
Is the LX a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $92,565 | Median $47,450 | 187 | No |
| Horsepower | 409 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | No |
| Length | 200.6 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the LX a good commuter car?
No. $146 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $146
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 22 mpg, top 79% of 155
Is the LX a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.9 in clearance, 74.2 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.8 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the LX a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.3 in clearance. Top 38% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 600 Luxury AWD, 8.3 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the LX worth the money?
No. Priced 11% above cars like it.
- Price, 600 AWD
- $92,565
- Predicted price
- $83,118
- Gap
- +$9,447 (+11%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the LX a good buy?
No. 7 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 600 AWD | $92,565 | 16.8 cents | 71.0 cu ft | 409 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $47,990 | 4.9 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Toyota Sequoia SR5 RWD | $61,275 | 14.5 cents | 86.9 cu ft | 437 hp |
| Jeep Wagoneer 4x2 | $62,945 | 16.0 cents | 116.7 cu ft | 420 hp |
| Jeep Wagoneer L 4x2 | $65,945 | 16.0 cents | 130.9 cu ft | 420 hp |
| BMW X5 xDrive50e AWD | $72,500 | 12.8 cents | 71.2 cu ft | 483 hp |
| Rivian R1S Launch Edition AWD | $75,500 | 8.2 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 835 hp |
| BMW iX xDrive50 AWD | $87,100 | 6.9 cents | 77.9 cu ft | 516 hp |
Compared with 1,147 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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