2021 Lexus GX 460 vs. 2021 Toyota 4Runner
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Lexus GX 460 and 2021 Toyota 4Runner contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Lexus GX 460 and the 2021 Toyota 4Runner.
In comparing the 2021 Lexus GX 460's and the 2021 Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Lexus GX 460 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Lexus GX 460's and the 2021 Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota 4Runner is a better car than the 2021 Lexus GX 460.
Pricing: A used 2021 Lexus GX 460 ranges from $39,795 to $50,999 while a used 2021 Toyota 4Runner is priced between $28,371 to $46,981.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Lexus GX 460 loses 43.3 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota 4Runner loses 29.1 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota 4Runner retains 14.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Lexus GX 460.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus GX 460 is 8.3 out of 10 while the Toyota 4Runner's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Lexus GX 460 being ranked 3 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Toyota 4Runner being ranked 6 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus GX 460 is 9.0 out of 10. For the Toyota 4Runner the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Toyota 4Runner a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus GX 460.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Lexus GX 460’s base engine makes 301 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota 4Runner base engine makes 270 horsepower. The GX 460 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, while the 4Runner is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 437 miles. The GX 460 uses premium unleaded, and the 4Runner uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize SUVs, the 2021 Toyota 4Runner has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2021 Lexus GX 460 has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room. The 2021 Lexus GX 460 and 2021 Toyota 4Runner are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Lexus GX 460 and the 2021 Toyota 4Runner have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$64,309
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$42,500 - $108,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,765
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$32,108
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,000 - $37,580
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$45,403
Price Range:
$39,795 - $50,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$52,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$35,666 - $80,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
308
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,384
# Good or Great Deals:
88
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,256
Price Range:
$28,371 - $46,981
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$32,068
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$24,840 - $46,487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
838
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52,896
# Good or Great Deals:
122
Lexus GX 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota 4Runner Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Lexus GX 460
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.9 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
86.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota 4Runner
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.6 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
92.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1 - 38.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 32.1
Lexus GX 460 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 29Toyota 4Runner Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 16Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
3 out of / 39Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 39Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
19 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 39Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 39Ranking
31 out of / 39Ranking
31 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 32Ranking
33 out of / 39Ranking
37 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Lexus GX 460 Trim Levels
Base, Luxury
2021 Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade Edition, SR5, SR5 Premium, Trail Edition, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro, Venture Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
301 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
329 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
278 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 19 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
368 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
47.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
89.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5130 lbs
Width:
74.2 inches
Height:
74.2 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4400 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Claret Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Starfire Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Brown
Sepia w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Sepia w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Gray
Ecru w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Ecru w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Rioja Red w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Graphite
Red
Not available
Beige
Sand Beige
