Lincoln MKC vs. Lexus NX 200t
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln MKC and Lexus NX 200t contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lincoln MKC and the Lexus NX 200t.
In comparing the Lincoln MKC's and the Lexus NX 200t's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKC has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Lexus NX 200t has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln MKC's and the Lexus NX 200t's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKC is a better car than the Lexus NX 200t.
Pricing: A used 2017 Lincoln MKC ranges from $12,933 to $22,458 while a used 2017 Lexus NX 200t is priced between $18,536 to $28,078.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln MKC’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the Lexus NX 200t base engine makes 235 horsepower. The MKC is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. The NX 200t is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. This gives the Lexus NX 200t the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln MKC. The MKC uses regular unleaded, and the NX 200t uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln MKC and Lexus NX 200t are comparable in regards to front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Lincoln MKC has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,880
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,935
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$32,880 - $53,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,285
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,935
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$32,880 - $53,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,625
Price Range:
$12,933 - $22,458
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$20,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,625 - $30,138
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
257
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80,011
# Good or Great Deals:
121
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,305
Price Range:
$18,536 - $28,078
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$20,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,625 - $30,138
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
187
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76,287
# Good or Great Deals:
71
Lincoln MKC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus NX 200t Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.7 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 200t
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.7 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
15.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 27.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 27.4
Lincoln MKC Rankings
Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68Lexus NX 200t Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lincoln MKC Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select
Lexus NX 200t Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 445 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
17.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3771 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
179.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3940 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Velvet
Blue
Midnight Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gold
Palladium White Gold Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver / Luxe Silver Metallic
White
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian
Blue
Blue Vortex Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Cappuccino
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Dark Umber Trim / Black w/Linear Black Shadow Wood Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Dark Umber Trim
Beige
Creme w/Dark Umber Trim / Creme w/Linear Black Shadow Wood Trim
