Lexus LX 570 vs. Audi Q8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus LX 570 and Audi Q8 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 LX 570 and the Audi Q8.
When we compare the Lexus LX 570's and the Audi Q8's specifications and ratings, the Lexus LX 570 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Audi Q8 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Lexus LX 570's and the Audi Q8's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Lexus LX 570 ranges from $60,517 to $82,908 while a used 2021 Audi Q8 is priced between $34,676 to $52,532.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus LX 570 loses 43.6 percent of its value and the Audi Q8 loses 58.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus LX 570 retains 14.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus LX 570’s base engine makes 383 horsepower, and the Audi Q8 base engine makes 335 horsepower. The LX 570 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 394 miles. The Q8 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. This gives the Audi Q8 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus LX 570. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q8 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:
86930
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
73624
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
40300 - 131750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
68200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
67198
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
42500 - 114500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
72308
Price Range:
60517 - 82908
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
55284
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
28580 - 144000
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58129
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
43020
Price Range:
34676 - 52532
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
47585
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
30882 - 81852
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
122
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56603
# Good or Great Deals:
58
Lexus LX 570 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi Q8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus LX 570
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
7.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.2 - 18.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.566
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5.7 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9976471957484555
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.0 - 30.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.806243620420387
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 36.6
Lexus LX 570 Rankings
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5 out of / 29Ranking
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16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29Audi Q8 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
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28 out of / 68Ranking
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50 out of / 64Ranking
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61 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus LX 570 Trim Levels
Three-Row, Two-Row
Audi Q8 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
383 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
403 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 16 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
295 / 394 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
405 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
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 Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
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 Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
53.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
81.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
193.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
30.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5800 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
75.2 inches
Length:
200 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4960 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
67.2 inches
Length:
196.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Night Black / Orca Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Glacier White Metallic
Beige
Vicuna Beige Metallic
Gray
Samurai Gray Metallic
Orange
Dragon Orange Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Parchment w/Open-Pore Brown Walnut Trim
Black
Black w/Dark Brown Walnut Trim / Black w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Saiga Beige
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Pando Gray w/ Rock Gray Stitching
