Land Rover vs. Lexus

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Land Rover and Lexus contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Land Rover and Lexus cars.

When comparing the Land Rover brand to the Lexus brand, Land Rover has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and towing capacity. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Land Rover versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Land Rover versus Lexus pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lexus in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Lexus also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Lexus, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Lexus the overall advantage over Land Rover.

Land Rover versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Land Rover vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Lexus offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Land Rover versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Land Rover versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 7 categories: Lexus RX 350h in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Lexus LX 570 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Lexus RX 350h in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LX 570 in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Lexus GX 550 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Lexus LX 570 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 4 categories: Lexus RX 350h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LX 570 in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Lexus GX 550 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Lexus LX 570 in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 2 categories: Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money and Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs. In comparison, Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Land Rover offers 7 all-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.