Used Lexus GX for Sale nearUrbandale, IA

How much does the Lexus GX cost in today's market?

Used Lexus GX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Lexus GX's current nationwide average price is $48,058, and that average reached a low of $43,123 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lexus GX a good car?

Yes — the Lexus GX is a strong choice if you want a rugged luxury SUV with a loyal owner base and a clear identity. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, reliability, and off-road capability, along with the premium feel of the cabin. Across the years, shoppers also tend to value its durable construction and the confident, traditional SUV character that sets it apart.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs are fuel economy, outdated technology in older years, and a ride that can feel less settled than more road-focused luxury SUVs. For buyers who want capability and comfort in the same package, those compromises are often part of the appeal.

32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lexus GX models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Lexus GX for its durability, comfort, and strong off-road capability. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for a premium cabin and a rugged, truck-based character that many buyers value over flashier alternatives.

• Owners rate the Lexus GX between 4.2 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally shaped more by age, mileage, and maintenance history than by the GX’s core reputation.

What should I look for when buying a used Lexus GX?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
• Infotainment: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the Lexus Interface infotainment system
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA says the GX 550 will get 17 mpg in combined city and highway driving. On our Southern California fuel economy test route, we came close to that, at 16.8 mpg. On the mountainous evaluation loop, we observed 16 mpg. Neither figure includes our off-roading session.

Which Lexus GX trim should I buy?

The 2026 Lexus GX offers these trims:

• Premium: The entry point, with the GX’s core luxury and capability mix.
• Premium+: Adds extra equipment over Premium for a more upscale daily-driver setup.
• Luxury: A comfort-focused step up for buyers who want a richer cabin experience.
• Luxury+: Adds more equipment on top of Luxury for the most premium road-oriented feel.
• Overtrail: The best-value trim for buyers who want the GX’s rugged character, with rock rails, all-terrain tires, a locking rear differential, Multi-Terrain Select, hill-descent control, a low-speed cruise control system, adaptive variable suspension with a one-inch lift, and E-KDSS.
• Overtrail+: Builds on Overtrail with additional equipment for buyers who want the most trail-ready version with extra luxury touches.

What Lexus GX do most buyers choose?

The Lexus GX years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and broad shopper appeal. They also sit in the part of the lineup where you can still find plenty of inventory without moving all the way to the newest model year.

What is the Lexus GX's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while older GXs are changing more slowly. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful value across much of the lineup.

The 2014, 2015, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lexus GX safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 4/10
• 2021: 6/10
• 2020: 8/10

A long list of driver-assistance systems is standard on the 2026 Lexus GX. Most are bundled together in the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 (LSS+ 3.0) package.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Lexus GX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −6.95% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.37%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $78,318. The Lexus GX offers a rugged, premium character that blends real capability with everyday comfort.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Lexus equips every GX 550 with a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine making 349 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission, full-time 4WD system, and locking center differential are standard.
• Tech: Every GX has a 12.3-inch, configurable digital driver display, and the Lexus Interface infotainment system includes a large 14-inch touchscreen plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: A long list of driver-assistance systems is standard on the 2026 Lexus GX, including Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, and front and rear parking sensors with automatic low-speed braking.
• Starting price: For 2026, trim levels include the Premium, Premium+, Luxury, Luxury+, Overtrail, and Overtrail+. Prices range from $68,335 to $84,800, including the destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2020 Lexus GX compare to the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2020 Lexus GX:

• Pros: Off-road capability, Comfortable.
• Cons: Outdated technology, Uninspired styling.

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport:

• Pros: Stylish design, Premium interior materials.
• Cons: Not much cargo space, Unintuitive technology, Poor value for money.

Our experts score the 2020 Lexus GX 7.5/10 and the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 6.7/10. The Lexus GX is the better pick if you want off-road capability and comfort, while the Range Rover Sport leans more toward style and premium materials. The GX also brings a lower average used price, while the Range Rover Sport has more listings and a higher accident-free share.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.