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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,035

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,717

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimEddie BauerLimited200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $30,900
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,706
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Premium Audio Package     1,100
Leather Package     1,330
Navigation Package     2,445
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Premium Audio Package     946
Leather Package     1,144
Navigation Package     2,214
Options (change) 4,930 3,480 4,875
Options (change) 4,192 2,960 4,304
Destination 735 735 875
Total Price $34,035 $35,330 $36,650
Total Invoice $31,717 $33,056 $33,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year200720072011
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimEddie BauerLimited200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,035$35,330$36,650
Adjustments for Features0-250-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,035$35,080$36,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$31,717$33,056$33,885
Adjustments for Features0-234-134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,717$32,822$33,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year200720072011
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimEddie BauerLimited200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,825$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-134

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20072011
ModelExplorerCT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in170.1 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height72.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft332.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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