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title: "GE Lunar DEXA Machines: Prodigy & iDXA Prices, Specs & For-Sale Listings"
description: "GE Lunar Prodigy and iDXA prices for 2026 — new vs used, enCORE software licensing, body composition specs, and current for-sale inventory."
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# GE Lunar DEXA Machines: Prices, Models & Where to Buy

Prodigy vs iDXA compared — 2026 pricing new and used, the enCORE licensing gotcha, and what ownership really costs.

Published: July 14, 2026 Prices last verified: July 2026 Reviewed by [Dr. Michael Rodriguez, MD, PhD](/author/dr-michael-rodriguez)

GE HealthCare's Lunar line is one half of the DEXA duopoly. The **Prodigy** is the high-volume clinical standard (roughly **$60,000–$80,000 new, $12,000–$28,000 used**) and the **iDXA** is the research-grade flagship (**$80,000–$100,000+ new, $25,000–$50,000 used**), with prices verified July 2026. As with Hologic, the decisive question on any used quote is which **enCORE software options** are licensed and transferable.

## GE Lunar Model Lineup

| Model | Status | Technology | Body Comp | New | Used |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **iDXA** | Current flagship | Narrow fan-beam, HD detector | Yes + CoreScan (licensed) | $80,000–$100,000+ | $25,000–$50,000 |
| **Prodigy** | Current | Narrow fan-beam | Yes (licensed) | $60,000–$80,000 | $12,000–$28,000 |
| **Prodigy Advance / Pro** (older gens) | Discontinued | Narrow fan-beam | Yes (licensed) | — | $8,000–$18,000 |
| **Achilles EXPII** | Current (screening) | Quantitative ultrasound | No | $12,000–$20,000 | $5,000–$12,000 |

Indicative ranges, last verified July 2026. The Achilles is a heel-ultrasound screener, not a DEXA — see the [portable guide](/dexa-machines/portable).

## Prodigy vs iDXA

The **Prodigy** earns its ubiquity: fast scans, compact footprint, proven reliability, and the deepest used inventory of any DEXA model — which is why it's the default recommendation for clinical bone density and budget-conscious body-comp startups.

The **iDXA** is what you buy when precision is the product: a higher-resolution detector, visibly better whole-body images, tighter precision for tracking small composition changes, CoreScan visceral-fat quantification, and a 450 lb table. Research groups and premium longevity clinics standardize on it; if your clients are paying for serial scans to track lean-mass changes of a pound or two, the iDXA's precision is marketable.

One platform note that matters for serial data: Hologic and GE results are _not interchangeable_ — bone density and body-comp values differ systematically between platforms. Whichever brand you buy, your clients' historical scans compare cleanly only on the same platform.

## enCORE Software Licensing: The Gotcha

GE's **enCORE** software licenses features individually: total-body composition, **CoreScan** (visceral fat), advanced hip analysis, and more are options, not standard equipment. On used machines, options must be documented and formally transferred — a used Prodigy "with body comp" that lacks transfer paperwork can cost thousands to re-license. Demand the enCORE option list and written transfer terms before paying.

The full pre-purchase drill — tube life, phantom QC records, license transfers — is in the [9-point inspection checklist](/dexa-machines/used-refurbished).

## Service & Ownership Costs

-   **Service contracts:** roughly $6,000–$12,000/year through GE; independent service organizations service Lunar units widely, typically 30–50% below OEM rates.
-   **Parts:** excellent availability for Prodigy and iDXA; older Prodigy generations (Advance/Pro) are ISO-and-salvage territory now.
-   **Tube life:** Lunar tubes are long-lived but model-specific — price any used unit against its tube history, not its cosmetics.
-   **Brand-independent costs** (install, physicist survey, registration) are itemized in the [cost guide](/dexa-machines/cost).

## GE Lunar Machines for Sale

Typical availability: refurbished **iDXA** ($28,000–$42,000) with CoreScan licensed and transferred; refurbished **Prodigy Advance** ($18,000–$28,000); used **Prodigy** ($10,000–$18,000) for inspected budget builds. New units quoted configured to order.

[Browse current inventory →](/dexa-machines/for-sale)

**Looking to get a DEXA scan instead of buying a machine?** A professional DEXA scan costs $100–$250 (from $99 at many partner clinics), takes about 10 minutes, and requires no referral.

[Find a DEXA Scan Near You →](/locations)

## GE Lunar FAQ

How much does a GE Lunar DEXA machine cost?

New GE Lunar systems run roughly $60,000–$100,000+ (Prodigy at the lower end, iDXA at the top). Used Prodigy units trade at $12,000–$28,000 and used iDXA units at $25,000–$50,000, driven by tube life, detector generation, and which enCORE software options are licensed and transferable.

GE Lunar Prodigy vs iDXA — what's the difference?

The Prodigy is the high-volume clinical standard — narrow fan-beam, fast, compact, and the most common GE unit on the used market. The iDXA is the research-grade flagship: higher-resolution detector, better precision for body composition and visceral fat, larger table capacity, and a higher price. Research and longevity facilities gravitate to iDXA; general clinical use is well served by Prodigy.

Is enCORE software included with a used GE Lunar machine?

Not necessarily — enCORE options (body composition, CoreScan visceral fat, advanced hip analysis) are licensed features, and license transfer on used units must be arranged and documented. A used Prodigy 'with body comp' that lacks transfer paperwork may cost you thousands to re-license. Get the enCORE option list and transfer terms in writing before you pay.

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