Audi Q7 vs. Lexus GX 470
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q7 and Lexus GX 470 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 Audi Q7 and the Lexus GX 470.
In comparing the Audi Q7's and the Lexus GX 470's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q7 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q7's and the Lexus GX 470's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q7 is a better car than the Lexus GX 470.
Pricing: A used 2009 Audi Q7 ranges from $4,560 to $11,958 while a used 2009 Lexus GX 470 is priced between $10,842 to $23,506.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q7’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the Lexus GX 470 base engine makes 263 horsepower. The Q7 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The GX 470 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 414 miles. This gives the Audi Q7 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GX 470. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi Q7 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Lexus GX 470 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q7 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$43,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$45,522
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$37,335 - $58,375
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$47,615
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,291
Price Range:
$4,560 - $11,958
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$9,967
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$7,867 - $13,772
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
162,818
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,307
Price Range:
$10,842 - $23,506
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
175,738
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Audi Q7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Lexus GX 470 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GX 470
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 20
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi Q7 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
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5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
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9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
64 out of / 68Lexus GX 470 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi Q7 Trim Levels
3.0 quattro TDI Premium, 3.0 quattro TDI Premium Plus, 3.0 quattro TDI Prestige, 3.6 quattro, 3.6 quattro Premium, 3.6 quattro Premium Plus, 3.6 quattro Prestige, 4.2 quattro
Lexus GX 470 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 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):
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
263 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
323 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 414 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
10.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
117.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5080 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
68.4 inches
Length:
200.2 inches
Wheelbase:
118.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4871 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
74.6 inches
Length:
188.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Bahia Beige Metallic
Black
Phantom Black Pearl Effect
Blue
Cobalt Blue Metallic / Mugello Blue Pearl Effect
Gray
Condor Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Lava Gray Pearl Effect / Quartz Gray Metallic
Red
Garnet Red Pearl Effect
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Calla White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Savannah Metallic
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
Silver
Titanium Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Green
Desert Sage Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cardamom Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Limestone Gray
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray
White
Ivory
