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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: $46,015

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $895

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,956

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $253

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelNXExplorer
Trim200tLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,480 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,240 $35,268
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 900  
Luxury Package 7,810  
AWD 1,400 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 828  
Luxury Package 7,194  
AWD 1,309 1,820
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 10,610 8,230
Options (change) 9,791 7,116
Destination 925 825
Total Price $46,015 $46,910
Total Invoice $42,956 $43,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,649
Model Year20152012
ModelNXExplorer
Trim200tLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$46,015$46,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,015$44,845
Total Invoice$42,956$43,209
Adjustments for Features0-1,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,956$41,307

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelNXExplorer
Trim200tLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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, single projector or low beam only$750 
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
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$8,205$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,902

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelNXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length182.3 in197.1 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height64.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

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 wheel100No
Navigation system600Yes
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 Requested405067%
Total Not Requested197533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested297571%
Total Not Requested120029%

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