Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Lexus GX 470 to the dealership as the Cadillac SRX.
Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Cadillac is the winner regarding gas mileage.
The Cadillac SRX isn't much less expensive than the Lexus GX 470 with respect to MSRP.
Utility
There's no clear winner between the Lexus GX 470 and the Cadillac as far as transporting cargo.
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Lexus GX 470 over the Cadillac SRX.
Towing is quite a bit more the Lexus GX 470's forte than it is the Cadillac SRX's.
Convenience
The Cadillac SRX's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Lexus GX 470.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the SRX offers a bit more head room than the Lexus GX 470, there really isn't much of a difference.
The Cadillac SRX offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Lexus GX 470 does.
Dimensions
The Lexus is quite a bit heavier than the Cadillac.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Lexus GX 470 than the Cadillac SRX because of its bigger tank.
The Lexus GX 470 and the Cadillac compete for the same parking spaces.
Performance
With its very low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Cadillac SRX will knock you back into your seat when you accelerate.
Handling
The GX 470 and the Cadillac SRX have approximately similar tires.
With their comparable turning circles, the Lexus and the SRX quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Lexus GX 470's engine isn't much bigger than the Cadillac SRX's.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Lexus isn't much more powerful than the Cadillac SRX.
Overview
The GX 470 and the SRX have the same basic warranty.
