2025 Dodge Durango vs. 2024 Lexus GX 550 Review

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2025 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $41,995 to $97,425
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2024 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $62,900 to $79,900
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MPG - City 12 - 18 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 25 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 85.1 ft3 76.9 - 90.5 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 360-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 710-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 295 - 710 hp 349 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 - 8,700 lbs 7,601 - 9,096 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 - 201.0 in 197.1 in
Exterior Width 75.8 - 76.4 in 78.0 - 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Dodge Durango than the Lexus GX 550. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Dodge Durango and the Lexus GX 550.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Dodge Durango, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Lexus GX 550.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Dodge Durango is a better financial choice over the Lexus GX 550, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Durango is much slimmer than the Lexus GX 550, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Dodge Durango takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus GX 550.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Dodge Durango for pulling heavy loads. The Dodge Durango has a little less horsepower than the Lexus GX 550.

Powertrain
The Dodge Durango has much lower torque than the Lexus GX 550, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Dodge Durango offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus GX 550, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Dodge Durango has less cargo space than the Lexus GX 550, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.