12,000-MILE PLANNING CASE

Lexus NX 350h or Ford Escape Hybrid?

Two useful vehicles, one household decision. Here is how their daily fit and modeled annual cost separate.

VSLower modeled midpointFord Escape HybridCost alone does not decide fit.
Decision lineNX 350hEscape Hybrid
Energy / year$1,108$1,108
Maintenance reserve$1,320$1,344
City fit9/109/10
Rural fit6/107/10
Family fit8/108/10
Weather fit7/107/10
Parts accessExcellentExcellent
Repair signalModerateModerate
CRASHWORTHINESS · RECALLS · STRUCTURE

Safety should be compared by exact year and trim.

NHTSA stars below are loaded from the official 5-Star Safety Ratings API. Ranges mean tested drivetrains or body variants differ. IIHS uses a separate crashworthiness and crash-avoidance test program.

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Star ratings apply only to the shown model year and tested variant. They cannot be transferred automatically to another year, trim, body style or build date. Recall count is model-level; use the VIN lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

THE SHORT ANSWER

Choose NX 350h if…

Premium compact-SUV efficiency. This representative U.S.-market model gives Lexus shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.

Watch: Rear space, cargo, touch controls and purchase premium.
THE OTHER CASE

Choose Escape Hybrid if…

Urban-edge and suburban households. Compact-SUV utility with a hybrid cost profile works well across errands and weekend trips.

Watch: Long-term depreciation and exact powertrain coverage.
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