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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: $41,675

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $60

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,263

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelNXNXExplorerExplorer
Trim200t200t F SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,480 $36,580 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $32,240 $34,204 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,140 2,140 2,505 1,995
Comfort Package 690 565    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 850 850
Heated front seats 440 440    
AWD 1,400 1,400 2,320 2,320
Universal garage door opener   125    
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
255/50R20     1,325 630
Navigation system 1,977 1,977 2,129 1,696
Comfort Package 637 519    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 723 723
Heated front seats 405 404    
AWD 1,309 1,309 2,112 2,112
Universal garage door opener   116    
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 6,270 6,270 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 5,800 5,797 8,129 6,259
Destination 925 925 815 815
Total Price $41,675 $43,775 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $38,965 $40,926 $38,263 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus NX 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $350
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelNXNXExplorerExplorer
Trim200t200t F SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I4235hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,675$43,775$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features-1,125-1,7250-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,550$42,050$41,735$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0$235
Total Invoice$38,965$40,926$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features-1,052-1,6130-1,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,913$39,313$38,263$38,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$333

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelNXNXExplorerExplorer
Trim200t200t F SportEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
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$7,130$7,730$6,005$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$1,725$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,052-1,6130-1,379

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
ModelNXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in113.7 in
Length182.3 in193.4 in
Width73.6 in73.7 in
Height64.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
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

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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