Lexus NX vs Ford Everest

The Lexus NX starts from $59,900 before on-road costs, while the Ford Everest opens at $59,490. 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 $65,890 and $65,439 respectively.

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

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

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 8 in the Lexus NX and 9 in the Ford Everest.

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

The Lexus NX stands out with power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Ford Everest. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Lexus NX uses a Petrol producing 152kW and 243Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Ford Everest responds with a Diesel Bi-Turbo making 154kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.1 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 Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 318mm shorter than the Ford Everest at 4,978mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 259L in the Ford Everest, 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 $1,739/year for the Lexus NX and $2,052/year for the Ford Everest. That is a $313 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

Estimated annual total: $1,739 (Lexus NX) vs $2,052 (Ford Everest). 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: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Ford Everest). The Ford Everest has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus NX)—.