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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: $39,365

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,219

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $4,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerCT
TrimLimited200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,535 $30,900
Base Invoice $34,952 $28,706
Package 302A 4,305  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Audio Package   1,100
Leather Package   1,330
Navigation Package   2,445
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   1,215
Package 302A 3,659  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Audio Package   946
Leather Package   1,144
Navigation Package   2,214
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   1,044
Options (change) 6,035 7,590
Options (change) 5,130 6,638
Destination 825 875
Total Price $44,395 $39,365
Total Invoice $40,907 $36,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $265
Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerCT
TrimLimited200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$44,395$39,365
Adjustments for Features-5,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,020$39,365
Total Invoice$40,907$36,219
Adjustments for Features-4,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$36,219

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerCT
TrimLimited200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,845$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerCT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in170.1 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft332.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested205052%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested17513%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

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