2025 Ford Expedition Max vs. 2025 Lexus NX 250 Review

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2025 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $61,150 to $86,655
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Picture of the 2025 Lexus NX 250

2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,965 to $44,490
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MPG - City Info not available 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 123.1 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 6,300 - 9,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 221.7 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 80.0 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Expedition Max than in the Lexus NX 250. The Ford Expedition Max will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 250.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Expedition Max will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Lexus NX 250, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Expedition Max is much wider than the Lexus NX 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Expedition Max, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Lexus NX 250.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Expedition Max is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 250 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Expedition Max greatly out-muscles the Lexus NX 250.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Expedition Max does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Lexus NX 250.

Utility
The Ford Expedition Max offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus NX 250, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Ford Expedition Max, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 250.