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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: $47,123

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $372

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,861

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $1,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerNX
TrimLimitedPlatinum200t
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $35,285
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $32,993
Package 301A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     900
Lane departure warning     250
LED headlights     1,160
Luxury Package     7,365
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Illuminated door sill trim plates     459
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     160
Cargo net     69
Package 301A 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     828
Lane departure warning     232
LED headlights     1,068
Luxury Package     6,784
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Illuminated door sill trim plates     325
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     147
Cargo net     49
Options (change) 4,875 130 10,863
Options (change) 4,633 124 9,893
Destination 945 945 975
Total Price $47,495 $54,310 $47,123
Total Invoice $45,378 $51,908 $43,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,292
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerNX
TrimLimitedPlatinum200t
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6235hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$47,495$54,310$47,123
Adjustments for Features-2,940-7,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,555$47,130$47,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0
Total Invoice$45,378$51,908$43,861
Adjustments for Features-2,809-6,8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,569$45,046$43,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,477$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerNX
TrimLimitedPlatinum200t
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,705$13,945$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,940$7,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,809-6,8620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerNX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length198.3 in182.3 in
Width78.9 in73.6 in
Height70.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested107549%
Total Not Requested110051%

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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested457579%
Total Not Requested125021%

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