Lexus GX 460 Luxury vs. Toyota 4Runner Limited
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus GX 460 Luxury and Toyota 4Runner Limited 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 Lexus GX 460 Luxury and the Toyota 4Runner Limited.
When comparing the Lexus GX 460 Luxury's and the Toyota 4Runner Limited's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GX 460 Luxury has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. The Toyota 4Runner Limited has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Lexus GX 460 Luxury's and the Toyota 4Runner Limited's specifications and ratings, the Toyota 4Runner Limited is a better car than the Lexus GX 460 Luxury.
Pricing: A used 2023 Lexus GX 460 Luxury ranges from $58,620 to $70,932 while a used 2023 Toyota 4Runner Limited is priced between $44,495 to $54,990. For a new model, the Lexus GX 460 Luxury's price is between $70,386 and $74,150, with the Toyota 4Runner Limited priced between $51,187 and $56,133.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus GX 460 Luxury loses 41.3 percent of its value and the Toyota 4Runner Limited loses 30.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota 4Runner Limited retains 11.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus GX 460 Luxury.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus GX 460 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Toyota 4Runner's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Lexus GX 460 being ranked 6 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Toyota 4Runner being ranked 7 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus GX 460 is 8.4 out of 10. For the Toyota 4Runner the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GX 460 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota 4Runner.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus GX 460 Luxury’s base engine makes 301 horsepower, and the Toyota 4Runner Limited base engine makes 270 horsepower. The Luxury is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, while the Limited is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 437 miles. The Luxury uses premium unleaded, and the Limited uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize SUVs, the Toyota 4Runner Limited has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Lexus GX 460 Luxury has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room. The Lexus GX 460 Luxury and Toyota 4Runner Limited are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lexus GX 460 Luxury and the Toyota 4Runner Limited have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
70386 - 74150
Starting MSRP:
69530
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
71802
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
44825 - 125800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
51187 - 56133
Starting MSRP:
49390
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
36046
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
28750 - 41535
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
64747
Price Range:
58620 - 70932
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
62766
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
40377 - 103122
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
77
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
40
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
49877
Price Range:
44495 - 54990
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
34361
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
24907 - 50072
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
256
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
100
Lexus GX 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Toyota 4Runner Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GX 460 Luxury
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
11.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.7 - 14.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.48
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota 4Runner Limited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
9.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.7 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.587
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1245723287968743
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 16.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8265685157163487
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 27.9
Lexus GX 460 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
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1 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
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3 out of / 7Ranking
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7 out of / 27Ranking
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15 out of / 27Ranking
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19 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
22 out of / 27Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 29Toyota 4Runner Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
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24 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
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28 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Lexus GX 460 Trim Levels
Base
Other Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels
40th Anniversary Special Edition, SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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):
0.058 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):
0.060 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 / 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
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
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
Trailer Hitch:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
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:
38.6 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:
5192 lbs
Width:
74.2 inches
Height:
73.8 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4525 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
190.7 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P245/60R20
