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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: $46,025

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $545

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,947

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $93

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerNX
TrimLimited200t
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $34,480
Base Invoice $35,622 $32,240
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 130  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   900
Lane departure warning   250
LED headlights   1,160
Luxury Package   7,810
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo cover 114  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   828
Lane departure warning   232
LED headlights   1,068
Luxury Package   7,194
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 7,475 10,620
Options (change) 6,523 9,782
Destination 895 925
Total Price $46,570 $46,025
Total Invoice $43,040 $42,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,839
Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerNX
TrimLimited200t
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6235hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$46,570$46,025
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,480$46,025
Total Invoice$43,040$42,947
Adjustments for Features-1,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,108$42,947

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerNX
TrimLimited200t
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,295$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerNX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length197.1 in182.3 in
Width78.9 in73.6 in
Height70.4 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested312570%
Total Not Requested135030%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
225/60HR18 tires400No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested425071%
Total Not Requested177529%

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