2024 Ford Explorer vs. 2024 Lexus NX 350h Review

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2024 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $36,860 to $56,770
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Picture of the 2024 Lexus NX 350h

2024 Lexus
NX 350h

MSRP*: $43,465 to $49,605
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MPG - City 18 - 21 MPG 41 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 87.8 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 240-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 240 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,600 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 40.5 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Lexus NX 350h. The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 350h.

Convenience
The Lexus NX 350h requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Ford Explorer, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Explorer is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus NX 350h.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much wider than the Lexus NX 350h, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Lexus NX 350h.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 350h for pulling heavy loads. The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Lexus NX 350h.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Explorer does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Lexus NX 350h.

Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus NX 350h, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Ford Explorer, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 350h.