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, overall quality and safety. Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings 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 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Ford versus Lexus: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 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 4 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

Ford versus Lexus: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Ford versus Lexus overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus has the advantage in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Lexus has the better car ranking in 1 category: RC F in Best Luxury Coupes.

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Available Body Styles: Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible.

Drivetrain Options: Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles. Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models.