Lexus LX vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 60%, worth about R 456 195 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| LX | Land Cruiser 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 2 687 500 | R 1 596 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 46 973/m | R 27 909/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 60% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 616 550 | R 1 160 355 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 1 070 950 | R 436 445 |
| Value after 5 years | R 1 193 753 | R 962 495 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Lexus LX →
Lexus SA's flagship SUV shares its ladder-frame platform with the Land Cruiser 300, sold locally in LX 500d diesel, LX 600 petrol and LX 700h hybrid forms. It appeals to buyers who want Sandton polish with genuine bush ability. The Land Cruiser DNA helps it resist depreciation better than European flagships.
Known for: land cruiser 300 underneath
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 →
The 300 Series took over from the long-serving 200 in late 2021 as Toyota's flagship off-roader. Twin-turbo diesel and petrol V6 engines replaced the old V8s, and demand ran ahead of supply for the first years. It is the default choice for serious overlanding and holds value accordingly.
Known for: flagship 4x4 with cross-border credibility
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Lexus LX or the Toyota Land Cruiser 300?
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 60% for the Lexus LX, a gap of 13 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Lexus LX loses about R 1 070 950 over three years and the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 loses about R 436 445. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Lexus LX runs about R 46 973 per month and the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 about R 27 909, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.