Lexus GX 470 vs. Toyota 4Runner
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus GX 470 and 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 Lexus GX 470 and the Toyota 4Runner.
When we compare the Lexus GX 470's and the Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the Lexus GX 470 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota 4Runner has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus GX 470's and the Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the Toyota 4Runner is a better car than the Lexus GX 470.
Pricing: A used 2009 Lexus GX 470 ranges from $10,842 to $23,506 while a used 2009 Toyota 4Runner is priced between $8,250 to $19,744.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus GX 470’s base engine makes 263 horsepower, and the Toyota 4Runner base engine makes 236 horsepower. The GX 470 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 414 miles. The 4Runner is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 483 miles. This gives the Toyota 4Runner the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GX 470. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota 4Runner has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and cargo space. The Lexus GX 470 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Lexus GX 470 and Toyota 4Runner are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota 4Runner has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$47,615
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,640
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$26,093
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,860 - $31,890
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,307
Price Range:
$10,842 - $23,506
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
163,314
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,026
Price Range:
$8,250 - $19,744
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$8,764
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$6,199 - $14,463
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
166,916
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Lexus GX 470 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Lexus GX 470
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota 4Runner
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:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 14.4
Lexus GX 470 Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota 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
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5 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
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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
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33 out of / 39Ranking
37 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus GX 470 Trim Levels
Base
Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels
Limited, Sport Edition, SR5
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:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
236 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
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
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 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
368 / 483 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
36.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
139.7 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4045 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
69.3 inches
Length:
189.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Savannah Metallic
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Green
Desert Sage Metallic
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
Silver
Titanium Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Driftwood Pearl
Black
Black
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
Silver
Not available
White
Natural White
Gray
Galactic Gray Mica / Shadow Mica / Titanium Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Gray
White
Ivory
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Charcoal / Stone / Taupe
White
Not available
