Porsche Cayenne vs. Lexus GX 470
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Cayenne and Lexus GX 470 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 Porsche Cayenne and the Lexus GX 470.
When comparing the Porsche Cayenne's and the Lexus GX 470's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Cayenne's and the Lexus GX 470's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Cayenne is a better car than the Lexus GX 470.
Pricing: A used 2009 Porsche Cayenne ranges from $6,141 to $29,347 while a used 2009 Lexus GX 470 is priced between $10,842 to $23,506.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Cayenne’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the Lexus GX 470 base engine makes 263 horsepower. The Cayenne is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The GX 470 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 414 miles. This gives the Porsche Cayenne the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GX 470. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$44,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$45,522
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$37,335 - $58,375
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$47,615
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,772
Price Range:
$6,141 - $29,347
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$9,967
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$7,867 - $13,772
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
127,266
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,307
Price Range:
$10,842 - $23,506
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
165,812
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Porsche Cayenne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus GX 470 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayenne
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GX 470
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:
7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 20
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Porsche Cayenne Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 59Lexus GX 470 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche Cayenne Trim Levels
Base, GTS, GTS Tiptronic, S, Tiptronic, Turbo, Turbo S
Lexus GX 470 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7716 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
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:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
19 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4762 lbs
Width:
75.9 inches
Height:
66.9 inches
Length:
188.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Jarama Beige Metallic
Black
Basalt Black Metallic / Black
Blue
Marine Blue Metallic
Gold
Nordic Gold Metallic
Gray
Meteor Grey Metallic
Green
Macadamia Metallic / Olive Green Metallic
Red
GTS Red
Silver
Crystal Silver Metallic
White
Sand White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Savannah Metallic
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Desert Sage Metallic
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
Silver
Titanium Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Havanna/Sand Beige / Sand Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Chestnut/Black / Havanna/Sand Beige
Gray
Stone Grey/Steel Grey
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray
White
Ivory