Lexus vs. Land Rover
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Lexus and Land Rover 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 Lexus and Land Rover cars.
When comparing the Lexus brand to the Land Rover brand, 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 has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and towing capacity.
Lexus versus Land Rover: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Land Rover 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.
Lexus versus Land Rover: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Land Rover vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with Lexus offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Land Rover offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Lexus versus Land Rover: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lexus versus Land Rover overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 8 categories: Lexus RX 500h 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 350 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus RX 500h in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Lexus RX 350 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Lexus LX 600 in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lexus has better car rankings in 5 categories: Lexus RX 350 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lexus RX 450h in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Lexus LX 600 in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Lexus GX 460 in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Lexus LX 600 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 GX 460 in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Land Rover offers only 9 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Land Rover offers 7 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids.
Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models. Land Rover offers 7 all-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
$59,905 - $73,596
Lexus RX 350
$52,880 - $67,145
Lexus RX 350
$52,880 - $67,145
Lexus RX 350
$52,880 - $67,145
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
$65,476 - $87,475
Land Rover Discovery
$65,476 - $87,475
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
$89,270 - $112,167
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
$66,497 - $86,470
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
$53,795 - $67,975
Lexus RX 350
$52,993 - $66,936
Lexus RX 350
$52,993 - $66,936
Lexus RX 350
$52,993 - $66,936
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
$66,626 - $87,992
Land Rover Discovery
$66,626 - $87,992
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
$90,888 - $118,996
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
$59,987 - $84,240
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
43.3%
Lexus RX 350
42.5%
Lexus RX 350
42.5%
Lexus RX 350
42.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
54.3%
Land Rover Discovery
54.3%
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
51.8%
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
51.7%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
301 hp / 329 foot-lbs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
296 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Land Rover Discovery
296 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
355 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
247 hp / 269 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
15 / 19 / 16
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
19 / 24 / 21
Land Rover Discovery
19 / 24 / 21
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
18 / 24 / 21
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
22 / 26 / 23
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
6500 lbs
Lexus RX 350
3494 lbs
Lexus RX 350
3494 lbs
Lexus RX 350
3494 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
8200 lbs
Land Rover Discovery
8200 lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7716 lbs
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
5511 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
8.3 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
7.5 / 10
Land Rover Discovery
7.5 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7.7 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
6.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
9.0 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.9 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.9 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
7.9 / 10
Land Rover Discovery
7.9 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
8.2 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
5.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
8.0 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
Not available
Land Rover Discovery
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Not available
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
7.8 / 10
Lexus RX 350
7.9 / 10
Lexus RX 350
7.9 / 10
Lexus RX 350
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
7.1 / 10
Land Rover Discovery
7.1 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
7.3 / 10
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
#3 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
#11 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
#11 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#10 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
#15 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus GX 460
#2 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#3 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#3 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
#8 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Land Rover Discovery
#14 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#6 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
#16 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#3 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
#9 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money