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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: $41,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $345

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerNXNX
TrimEddie BauerLimited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $34,965 $37,065
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $32,692 $34,656
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,875 1,875
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Sunroof 850 850 1,100 1,100
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,400 1,400
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Comfort Package     690 565
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     160 160
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Heated front seats     440 440
Universal garage door opener       125
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,735 1,735
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Sunroof 723 723 1,012 1,012
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,309 1,309
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Comfort Package     637 519
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     147 147
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Heated front seats     405 405
Universal garage door opener       116
Options (change) 9,305 7,105 6,165 6,165
Options (change) 8,129 6,259 5,705 5,703
Destination 815 815 950 950
Total Price $41,735 $43,470 $42,080 $44,180
Total Invoice $38,263 $39,975 $39,347 $41,309

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus NX 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerNXNX
TrimEddie BauerLimited200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8235hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$41,735$43,470$42,080$44,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,250-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,735$41,970$40,830$42,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$1,500
Total Invoice$38,263$39,975$39,347$41,309
Adjustments for Features0-1,379-1,169-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,263$38,596$38,178$39,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0$1,401

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Model Year2009200920162016
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
AWD$1700$1700$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 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,880$7,380$7,130$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,250$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,379-1,169-1,730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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 / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
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 / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
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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