Lexus GX 460 vs. Lincoln Aviator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus GX 460 and Lincoln Aviator 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 and the Lincoln Aviator.
In comparing the Lexus GX 460's and the Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GX 460 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Lincoln Aviator 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, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus GX 460's and the Lincoln Aviator's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Aviator is a better car than the Lexus GX 460.
Pricing: A used 2023 Lexus GX 460 ranges from $53,395 to $66,997 while a used 2023 Lincoln Aviator is priced between $40,634 to $66,879. For a new model, the Lexus GX 460's price is between $61,453 and $73,346, with the Lincoln Aviator priced between $57,102 and $87,419.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus GX 460 loses 41.3 percent of its value and the Lincoln Aviator loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the Lexus GX 460 retains 13.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln Aviator.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus GX 460 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Lincoln Aviator's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Lexus GX 460 being ranked 8 out of 31 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Lincoln Aviator being ranked 16 out of 31.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus GX 460 is 8.4 out of 10. For the Lincoln Aviator the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GX 460 an advantage in reliability compared to the Lincoln Aviator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus GX 460’s base engine makes 301 horsepower, and the Lincoln Aviator base engine makes 400 horsepower. The GX 460 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. The Aviator is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. This gives the Lincoln Aviator the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GX 460. The GX 460 uses premium unleaded, and the Aviator uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize SUVs, the Lincoln Aviator has the advantage of offering more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus GX 460, a midsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Lincoln Aviator has higher safety ratings than the Lexus GX 460, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
61453 - 73346
Starting MSRP:
58875
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
71802
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
44825 - 125800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
57102 - 87419
Starting MSRP:
51370
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
87110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
44800 - 152195
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
60260
Price Range:
53395 - 66997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
62766
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
40377 - 103122
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
579
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43703
# Good or Great Deals:
299
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
52384
Price Range:
40634 - 66879
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
82210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
38381 - 190550
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
680
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47213
# Good or Great Deals:
355
Lexus GX 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Lincoln Aviator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GX 460
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 Lincoln Aviator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
9.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.2 - 20.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.064
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:
22.255291706861048
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.2 - 24.4
Lexus GX 460 Rankings
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29 out of / 31Lincoln Aviator Rankings
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46 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Lexus GX 460 Trim Levels
Base, Luxury
Lincoln Aviator Trim Levels
Black Label, Livery, Reserve, Standard
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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:
400 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
415 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
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
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
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:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
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:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.3 inches
Cargo Space:
17.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
163 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5126 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:
4745 lbs
Width:
89.9 inches
Height:
69.6 inches
Length:
199.3 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 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:
19.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/60R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx / Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Asher Gray
Green
Glided Green
Silver
Silver Radiance
White
Ceramic Pearl / Pristine White
Brown
Jewel Sandstone
Red
Diamond Red
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
Gray
Boulder w/ Open-Pore Ash Trim and Gray Stitching / Ecru w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Ecru w/ Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
