2024 Lexus GX 550 vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator Review

Picture of the 2024 Lexus GX 550

2024 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $62,900 to $79,900
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2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,480 to $87,480
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MPG - City 15 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 78.6 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 7,601 - 9,096 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 197.1 in 199.7 in
Exterior Width 78.0 - 78.7 in 82.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 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
The Lexus GX 550 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Lincoln Aviator. The Lincoln Aviator will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus GX 550.

Convenience
The Lincoln Aviator requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus GX 550, making it more convenient to drive.

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). Whether you pick the Lexus GX 550 or the Lincoln Aviator, it's going to cost you about the same.

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

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Lincoln Aviator for pulling heavy loads. The Lexus GX 550 has a little less horsepower than the Lincoln Aviator.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Lincoln Aviator.

Utility
The Lexus GX 550 has less seating than the Lincoln Aviator, making the Lincoln Aviator the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus GX 550 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Lincoln Aviator.