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Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $849

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,812

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelNXExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200tLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,285 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $32,993 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Luxury Package 7,365      
Lane departure warning 250      
LED headlights 1,160      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 900      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 160      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 459      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295    
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Package 401A     3,875  
Luxury Package 6,784      
Lane departure warning 232      
LED headlights 1,068      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 828      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 147      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 325      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230    
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 10,794 3,120 5,700 130
Options (change) 9,844 2,964 5,415 124
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $47,054 $46,205 $52,645 $55,065
Total Invoice $43,812 $44,155 $50,293 $52,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,430
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelNXExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200tLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,054$46,205$52,645$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-4,845-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,054$44,350$47,800$47,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$3,395
Total Invoice$43,812$44,155$50,293$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-1,773-4,629-6,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,812$42,382$45,664$45,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,282$3,253

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelNXExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200tLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Self-repairing paint$0   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,740$8,595$11,585$14,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855$4,845$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,773-4,629-6,996

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelNXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length182.3 in198.3 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height64.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,941 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested244067%
Total Not Requested120033%

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