Neo dont underestimate German's
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They have always been great innovators of automobiles, their specialization is not SUV's though, Americans are best in SUV range i think, but OP asked to compare 2006 BMW X5 3.0i and 2006 Lexus GX470, I'll suggest BM for its sporty design and low price.
Cheers,
Patras