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Ford Bronco vs Lexus NX450h+

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Bronco

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2026 Lexus NX450h+

Overview

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLexus NX450h+450h+ Premium
Selected trimBronco SUV450h+ Premium
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfour wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission7-speed manualcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasplug-in hybrid
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLexus NX450h+450h+ Premium
MSRP$40,495 (best)$57,810
Lowest listing price$27,000 (best)
Median listing price$50,354 (best)
Highest listing price$92,500 (best)
For sale now397 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLexus NX450h+450h+ Premium
Combined MPG19 MPG36 MPG (best)
City MPG18 MPG38 MPG (best)
Highway MPG21 MPG33 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe84 MPGe (best)
Electric range37 mi (best)
240V charge time4.5 hr (best)
Fuel tank20.8 gal (best)14.5 gal

Performance

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLexus NX450h+450h+ Premium
Horsepower300 hp304 hp (best)
Torque325 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.3 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLexus NX450h+450h+ Premium
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume77.6 cu ft (best)46.9 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs (best)2,000 lbs
Payload895 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,957 lbs4,475 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.4 in (best)8.1 in
Wheelbase116.1 in (best)105.9 in
Length189.4 in (best)183.5 in
Width75.9 in (best)73.4 in
Height73 in (best)66.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord BroncoBronco SUVLexus NX450h+450h+ Premium
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)7None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord BroncoLexus NX450h+
1

Bronco SUV

$40,495 MSRP(Currently comparing)

450h+ Premium

$57,810 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Bronco SUV

$40,495 MSRP

450h+ Luxury

$61,740 MSRP

3

Big Bend

$40,995 MSRP

450h+ F SPORT Handling

$62,830 MSRP

4

Outer Banks

$48,090 MSRP

5

Badlands

$48,890 MSRP

6

Badlands

$48,890 MSRP

7

Heritage Edition

$51,625 MSRP

8

Stroppe Edition

$69,995 MSRP

9

Raptor

$79,995 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford Bronco vs Lexus NX450h+ FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lexus NX450h+?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Bronco vs 2026 Lexus NX450h+ on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lexus NX450h+?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Bronco starts lower at $40,495. Live Ford Bronco listings start at $27,000.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lexus NX450h+?
The 2026 Ford Bronco leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (40,495).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lexus NX450h+?
The 2026 Lexus NX450h+ leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (36).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lexus NX450h+?
The 2026 Lexus NX450h+ leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (37).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lexus NX450h+?
The 2026 Ford Bronco leads on horsepower in this comparison (330).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Bronco or 2026 Lexus NX450h+?
The 2026 Ford Bronco leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Bronco vs 2026 Lexus NX450h+?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Bronco (5/5 NHTSA overall).