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2007 Lexus LX 470 Sport Utility








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2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base




Standards and Options
Pricing

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
MSRP $67,395 $38,000 $85,500 $59,640
Invoice Price $58,631 $34,960 $79,515 $55,167
Destination Charges $765 $775 $775 $900
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls Standard N/A Standard Standard
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
CD Changer Standard Option Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player Standard N/A Not listed N/A
DVD Player Standard N/A Option Standard
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A N/A Standard
Navigational Aid Standard Option Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories Standard N/A Option Standard
Subwoofer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Telematic Systems Option Option Standard Standard
Exterior

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board Standard N/A Standard Option
Bumper Step Up Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Option Option N/A
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A Standard N/A
Rear Spoiler Option Standard Option Option
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection Standard Standard Standard N/A
Splash or Mud Guards Standard N/A Option Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles Option N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Battery Gauge Standard N/A Not listed Standard
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Standard Option Not listed Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation Standard N/A N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A Option N/A
Night Vision Option N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge Standard N/A Not listed Standard
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Standard Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lighting

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cornering Lights N/A N/A Option N/A
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard N/A
Headlight Washers N/A Option Option N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A Option Option Standard
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A Standard N/A N/A
Roof

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard Standard Option
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard Standard Option
Tires and Wheels

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels N/A N/A Not listed Option
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire Standard N/A Standard Standard
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels N/A N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier Standard Standard Standard Standard
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir Standard Option Standard Standard
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Washer System N/A Standard N/A Standard
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Standard Option Standard Standard
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Wiper Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Option Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Body Style Luxury Sport Utility Luxury Sport Utility Luxury Sport Utility Luxury Sport Utility
EPA Classification SUV4WD SUV4WD SUV4WD SUV4WD
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
City MPG 13 18 12  
Combined MPG 15 21 13  
Displacement (CC) 4670 2979 6208 6199
Driveline 4WD-FT AWD 4WD-FT AWD
Final Drive Ratio 4.10 3.73 3.46 3.42
Fuel Capacity (gal) 25.4 17.7 25.1 31.0
Fuel System SEFI EFI SEFI SEFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 17 26 16  
Horsepower @ RPM 268@5400 260@6600 503@6800 403@5700
PowerToWeightRatio 20.9 15.4 10.1 14.6
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 5400 6600 6800 5700
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Manual 7 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 328@3400 225@2750 465@5200 417@4300
Transmission Speeds 5 6 7 6
Transmission Type A M A A
Type of Engine 4.7L V8 3.0L I6 6.2L V8 6.2L V8
Valves 32 24 32 16
Exterior

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Crash Test Rating     5*/5* 5*/5*
Curb weight (lbs) 5590 4012 5093 5866
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 6860 5104 6239 7800
Overall Height (in) 72.8 66.0 73.3 75.5
Overall Length (in) 192.5 179.9 189.8 222.9
Overall Width (in) 76.4 73.0 76.8 79.1
Wheelbase (in) 112.2 110.1 114.7 130.0
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Trunk Volume (cu ft)     41  
Interior - Passenger

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Seating Capacity - Optional       8
Interior - Passengers

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Headroom front (in) 39.1 38.1 39.9 41.1
Headroom rear (in) 38.9 37.8 39.8 38.5
Hip room front (in) 58.6     64.4
Hip room rear (in) 57.9     61.8
Leg room front (in) 42.3 40.2 42.2 41.3
Leg room rear (in) 34.3 35.8 40.0 39.5
Passenger Volume     107  
Seating Capacity - Maximum 8 5 5 8
Seating capacity - Standard 8 5 5 7
Shoulder room front (in) 61.3 55.6 59.9 65.3
Shoulder room rear (in) 61.1 55.0 59.8 65.2
Third seat head room (in) 36.3     38.1
Third seat hip room (in) 56.4     49.4
Third seat leg room (in) 27.3     34.9
Third seat shoulder room (in) 61.1     64.7
Suspension

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 9.8 8.0    
Rear Suspension Live Ind Ind Live
Track Front 63.8 60.0 64.0 68.2
Track Rear 63.6 60.7 64.1 67.0
Towing

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 6500 3500 5000 7800
Tow Capacity Standard 6500 3500 5000 7800
Turning Radius

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Steering Diameter Left 39.7 38.4 37.9 39.0
Steering Diameter Right 39.7 38.4 37.9 39.0
Warranty

Lexus LX 470 BMW X3 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Cadillac Escalade ESV
Powertrain Miles 70000 50000 50000 100000
Powertrain Time (Months) 72 48 48 60
Rust Miles     50000 100000
Rust Time (Months) 72 144 48 72
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000 50000 50000 50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 48 48 48


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