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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: $46,025

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,947

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $2,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelNXExplorerExplorer
Trim200tLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,480 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $32,240 $39,800 $50,839
Luxury Package 7,810    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 900    
Lane departure warning 250    
LED headlights 1,160    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Package 301A   2,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Cargo cover   130 130
Luxury Package 7,194    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 828    
Lane departure warning 232    
LED headlights 1,068    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Package 301A   1,900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 10,620 4,875 130
Options (change) 9,782 4,633 124
Destination 925 945 945
Total Price $46,025 $47,495 $54,310
Total Invoice $42,947 $45,378 $51,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $607
Model Year201520172017
ModelNXExplorerExplorer
Trim200tLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I4280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,025$47,495$54,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-7,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,025$44,315$46,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575
Total Invoice$42,947$45,378$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-3,038-7,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,947$42,340$44,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,476

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520172017
ModelNXExplorerExplorer
Trim200tLimitedPlatinum
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
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
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$6,565$9,745$13,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,038-7,092

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
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?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
225/60HR18 tires400No
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
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested475079%
Total Not Requested127521%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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