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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: $32,295

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,238

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimEddie BauerLimited200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $32,200
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $30,558
Luxury Package 1,450   2,170
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 255   500
Lexus Display Audio     1,670
Luxury Package 1,232   1,997
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 217   460
Lexus Display Audio     1,537
Options (change) 3,190 1,485 4,340
Options (change) 2,713 1,264 3,994
Destination 735 735 925
Total Price $32,295 $33,335 $37,465
Total Invoice $30,238 $31,360 $35,477

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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: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,031
Model Year200720072015
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimEddie BauerLimited200h
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$32,295$33,335$37,465
Adjustments for Features00-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$33,335$37,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$30,238$31,360$35,477
Adjustments for Features00-208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,238$31,360$35,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year200720072015
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimEddie BauerLimited200h
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, front  $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$3,800$3,800$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments00-208

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20072015
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Compass0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165081%
Total Not Requested37519%
Lexus Display Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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