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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimEddie BauerLimited200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,250
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,657
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850 1,100
Navigation Package     3,480
Luxury Package     2,145
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723 1,012
Navigation Package     3,212
Luxury Package     1,972
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 7,225
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 6,656
Destination 815 815 950
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $39,425
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $37,263

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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: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,251
Model Year200920092016
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)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,780$39,210$39,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$37,460$39,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$37,263
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,832$34,522$37,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year200920092016
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 app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,105$5,855$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20092016
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested62546%
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
Compass0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165081%
Total Not Requested37519%

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