2024 Lexus TX vs. the Competition

The big claim to fame for the Lexus TX is a roomy luxury interior with lots of space for even third-row passengers. But there are a lot of luxury SUVs with three rows of seats, so how do other brand SUV’s measure up to the TX? And what about features that have nothing to do with third row passengers? How do those measure up to the Lexus TX? We put together this guide to answer questions like that. Answers 7-passenger SUV shoppers are looking for.

Lexus TX VS Audi Q7

2024 Lexus TX 350 Premium AWD	VS	2025 Audi Q7 45 Premium
$60,050 ✓	MSRP*	$61,795
275 HP / 317 LB-FT TQ ✓	Horsepower / Torque	261 HP / 273 LB-FT TQ
41.7 inches / 39.5 inches / 33.5 inches ✓	Legroom (1st row / 2nd row / 3rd row)	41.7 inches / 38.8 inches / 29.2 inches
97 cubic feet ✓	Max Cargo Space	69.6 cubic feet
38 feet ✓	Turning Circle	41 feet
5,000 pounds ✓	Towing Capacity	4,400 pounds
2 ✓	Available Hybrid Drivetrains	None
20 inches ✓	Wheels	19 inches
Heated / ventilated ✓	Standard Front Seats	Heated only
14 inches ✓	Infotainment Touchscreen Size	10.1 inches

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For our first comparison, we have put the Audi Q7 up against the Lexus TX. The Audi is a bit more expensive, so we’re comparing it to the Lexus TX 350 Premium AWD, which brings the pricing up to nearly equal. The next thing you’re probably going to notice is that the TX comes with more power, especially toque. The Legroom tells you quite a bit about how each brand views 3rd-row passengers, with the TX offering in excess of 4 more inches of space. The max cargo space shows how this is possible, the TX just has a much bigger interior. And yet, the TX also has a tighter turning circle. It’s not every day that the bigger vehicle is also the more maneuverable. The extra torque that comes with the TX, it probably comes as no surprise that it also boasts a higher towing capacity.

Equipment is better on the TX, and that even includes a better choice of drivetrains, with Lexus letting you select a “traditional” hybrid or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as alternatives to the standard gasoline power plant. Audi, by contrast, offers no electrified version of the Q7. And despite the incredibly similar price, the Lexus comes with bigger wheels, ventilation to go with the heated front seats, and an infotainment screen that’s bigger by enough to make it noticeably easier to use.

Lexus TX VS Acura MDX

2024 Lexus TX 500h F Sport Performance Luxury AWD	VS	2025 Acura MDX Type S Advance
$72,650 ✓	MSRP*	$76,600
366 HP / 406 LB-FT TQ ✓	Horsepower / Torque	355 HP / 354 LB-FT TQ
38 feet ✓	Turning Circle	40.5 feet
41.7 inches / 39.5 inches / 33.5 inches ✓	Legroom (1st row / 2nd row / 3rd row)	41.6 inches / 38.5 inches / 29.1 inches
Heated and ventilated captain’s chairs ✓	2nd Row Seats	Bench, heated outboard
22 inches ✓	Wheels	21 inches
Standard ✓	Parking Assist	Not Available
Standard ✓	Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available
Standard ✓	Power Folding 3rd Row Seats	Not Available

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Up next we’re comparing the Acura MDX to the Lexus TX. Acura recently debuted the first-ever MDX Type S, so we thought it would be interesting to compare it to a sport trim of the TX. There are a few of these to choose from with the TX, but we chose the one closest to the MDX in price. Power and handling, arguably the most important qualities of a performance model, give the TX the advantage. It’s also worth noting that the 500h isn’t even the most powerful drivetrain of the TX, with the available 550h+ pushing horsepower up to 404. And yet, since the performance drivetrains of the TX are also hybrids, the TX gets significantly better fuel economy.

The MDX has a bigger interior than the Q7 which we looked at before, but still not quite as big as the TX, and it somehow manages to lag even further behind in the legroom department. Speaking of seating, the 2nd-row bench in the MDX Type S comes with heated outboard seats, and the middle seat is removable to separate the other two a bit better. That’s nice and all, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the heated and ventilated 2nd-row captain’s chairs that you get in the Lexus. The TX once again comes with bigger wheels than the competition, and there are a number of features that come standard on the TX that aren’t available at all on the MDX.

Lexus TX VS Volvo XC90

2024 Lexus TX 350 AWD	VS	Volvo XC90 B5 Core
$56,650 ✓	MSRP*	$59,990
275 HP / 317 LB-FT TQ ✓	Horsepower / Torque	247 HP / 258 LB-FT TQ
38 feet ✓	Turning Circle	39.7 feet
41.7 inches / 39.5 inches / 33.5 inches ✓	Legroom (1st row / 2nd row / 3rd row)	40.9 inches / 37 inches / 31.9 inches
41.4 inches / 40.1 inches / 37.2 inches ✓	Head Room (1st row / 2nd row / 3rd row)	38.9 inches / 38.5 inches / 36.3 inches
97 cubic feet ✓	Max Cargo Space	85.7 cubic feet
14 inches ✓	Infotainment Touchscreen	9 inches
12, 21 optional ✓	Speakers	10, 19 optional
Wireless ✓	Android Auto / Apple CarPlay	Wired only
Standard ✓	Wireless Phone Charger	Not Available

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Last up, we’re comparing the Volvo XC90 to the TX, and here we’re comparing base trims, since the two are fairly similarly priced. The Volvo comes with standard all-wheel drive, but given that it’s still more expensive even after we select the optional all-wheel drive on the TX, this isn’t really an advantage. Once again, the TX has more power and a tighter turning circle, which certainly is an advantage. We can again see that the TX offers more interior space, for legs, for heads, and for cargo, it’s just bigger all around.

A major disadvantage of the XC90 is that it’s getting a bit old. While the TX is a whole new model for 2024, the XC90 got its last redesign in 2016, and it’s starting to show its age. You can see this in the relatively small infotainment screen, as well as the fact that it only offers a wired connection for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Topping it off, the XC90 doesn’t offer a wireless charger, even as an option. And you get a better stereo in the TX too, whether you stick with the standard system or go for the premium option.

Winner - Lexus TX

After taking a closer look at the competition, it’s clear that the Lexus TX leads its class in several different ways. The spacious interior is a standout, but it also consistently offers more standard power, and the choice of two optional hybrid drivetrains is a very clear advantage. Better equipment all around just cements the TX as the clear winner. It’s practical, luxurious, and boasts a noticeable price advantage.

*Starting MSRP includes the Delivery, Processing and Handling fee (DPH), which is subject to change at any time. Excludes manufacturer and dealer options, taxes, title and license, and dealer fees and charges. Dealer price will vary.