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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelExplorerNXNX
TrimXLT200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $34,480 $36,580
Base Invoice $27,404 $32,240 $34,204
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
AWD 2,320 1,400 1,400
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
AWD 2,112 1,309 1,309
Options (change) 4,300 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 3,873 1,309 1,309
Destination 815 925 925
Total Price $34,395 $36,805 $38,905
Total Invoice $32,092 $34,474 $36,438

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus NX 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $391
Model Year201020152015
ModelExplorerNXNX
TrimXLT200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8235hp I4235hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$34,395$36,805$38,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,960-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$33,845$35,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$32,092$34,474$36,438
Adjustments for Features0-2,773-3,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$31,701$33,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,403

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Model Year201020152015
ModelExplorerNXNX
TrimXLT200t200t F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,445$7,405$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,773-3,334

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20102015
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t F Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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