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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,175

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $12,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,265

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $9,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracGSGSGS
TrimLimited350460450h
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $28,752 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,850 1,850 1,500
Sunroof 850      
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900 900 900
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,555 1,555 1,275
Sunroof 723      
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760 760 760
Options (change) 4,350 3,736 3,736 2,886
Options (change) 3,698 3,104 3,104 2,424
Destination 815 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $36,175 $49,051 $57,521 $58,151
Total Invoice $33,265 $43,072 $49,996 $50,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,533
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracGSGSGS
TrimLimited350460450h
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionA5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,175$49,051$57,521$58,151
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-4,440-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,175$46,461$53,081$53,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,620$6,925
Total Invoice$33,265$43,072$49,996$50,993
Adjustments for Features0-2,274-3,859-4,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,265$40,798$46,137$46,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,339$6,017

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracGSGSGS
TrimLimited350460450h
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power sliding rear window$250   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,980$8,830$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$4,440$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,274-3,859-4,178

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracGS
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in112.2 in
Length210.2 in190.0 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume0.012.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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