Ford Everest vs Lexus NX

The Ford Everest starts from $59,490 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. That makes the Ford Everest the more affordable entry point by $410.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $65,439 and $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus NX by roughly $1,565 in fuel alone.

Both the Ford Everest and Lexus NX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Ford Everest and 91% for the Lexus NX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Ford Everest packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Lexus NX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Ford Everest and 8 in the Lexus NX.

The Ford Everest features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Lexus NX gets a 14-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX counters with power tailgate and ambient lighting that the Ford Everest does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Ford Everest uses a Diesel Bi-Turbo producing 154kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.1 seconds.

The Lexus NX lines up making 152kW and 243Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Ford Everest has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 152kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus NX is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ford Everest measures 4,978mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 318mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 259L in the Ford Everest and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Lexus NX a 261L advantage.

For towing, the Ford Everest leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 1,850kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Ford Everest and $1,739/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $313 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Ford Everest) vs $1,739 (Lexus NX). The Lexus NX saves you roughly $313 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ford Everest) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX). The Ford Everest has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus NX).