Ford vs. Lexus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Ford and Lexus contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Ford and Lexus cars.
When comparing the Ford brand to the Lexus brand, Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, towing capacity and vehicle rankings. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
Ford versus Lexus: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Ford versus Lexus pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Ford versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Ford and Lexus have the same towing capacity.
Ford versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Lexus with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. Ford has higher quality ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and both Ford and Lexus are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
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Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.
Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Edge
$30,240 - $46,121
Ford Explorer
$40,643 - $61,641
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
$32,613 - $73,938
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$52,529 - $67,035
Lexus RX 350
$52,529 - $67,035
Cars
Lexus RC F
$93,822 - $99,713
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Edge
$23,192 - $39,631
Ford Explorer
$37,722 - $57,414
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
$30,562 - $67,997
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$50,178 - $62,847
Lexus RX 350
$50,178 - $62,847
Cars
Lexus RC F
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Ford Edge
56.3%
Ford Explorer
52.9%
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
28.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
38.9%
Lexus RX 350
38.9%
Cars
Lexus RC F
33.6%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Ford Edge
250 hp / 275 foot-lbs
Ford Explorer
300 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
315 hp / 350 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Cars
Lexus RC F
472 hp / 395 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Ford Edge
21 / 28 / 23
Ford Explorer
20 / 29 / 24
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
22 / 33 / 26
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Cars
Lexus RC F
16 / 24 / 19
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Ford Edge
3500 lbs
Ford Explorer
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
3500 lbs
Lexus RX 350
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Ford Edge
7.7 / 10
Ford Explorer
8.4 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Cars
Lexus RC F
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Ford Edge
7.8 / 10
Ford Explorer
7.5 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Cars
Lexus RC F
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Ford Edge
8.0 / 10
Ford Explorer
10 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Cars
Lexus RC F
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Ford Edge
7.4 / 10
Ford Explorer
7.6 / 10
Cars
Ford Mustang (coupe)
9.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.5 / 10
Lexus RX 350
8.5 / 10
Cars
Lexus RC F
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Edge
#13 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Ford Explorer
#4 of 28 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#3 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#3 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Edge
#7 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Ford Explorer
#14 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Ford Edge
#2 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Ford Explorer
#11 of 30 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Lexus RX 350
#1 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money