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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,835

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,154

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerNXNX
TrimEddie BauerLimited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $35,285 $37,385
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,993 $34,957
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500 500
Sunroof 850 850 1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,815 1,815
Comfort Package     690 565
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     160 160
Heated front seats     440 440
AWD     1,400 1,400
Universal garage door opener       125
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 460 460
Sunroof 723 723 1,012 1,012
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,677 1,677
Comfort Package     637 519
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     147 147
Heated front seats     405 405
AWD     1,309 1,309
Universal garage door opener       116
Options (change) 6,990 5,290 6,105 6,105
Options (change) 5,991 4,546 5,647 5,645
Destination 645 645 975 975
Total Price $37,835 $38,450 $42,365 $44,465
Total Invoice $34,154 $34,769 $39,615 $41,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,137
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerNXNX
TrimEddie BauerLimited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8235hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$37,835$38,450$42,365$44,465
Adjustments for Features00-3,555-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,835$38,450$38,810$40,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,675
Total Invoice$34,154$34,769$39,615$41,577
Adjustments for Features00-3,324-3,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,154$34,769$36,291$37,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,565

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerNXNX
TrimEddie BauerLimited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,575$7,130$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,555$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,324-3,721

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerNX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in104.7 in
Length193.4 in182.3 in
Width73.7 in73.6 in
Height72.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t F Sport

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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