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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: $36,650

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $4,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,885

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $4,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSport200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $30,900
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $28,706
Navigation system 795 795  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Premium Audio Package     1,100
Leather Package     1,330
Navigation Package     2,445
Navigation system 694 694  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Premium Audio Package     946
Leather Package     1,144
Navigation Package     2,214
Options (change) 2,525 2,525 4,875
Options (change) 2,204 2,204 4,304
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $41,520 $44,200 $36,650
Total Invoice $38,627 $41,126 $33,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus CT 200h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,230
Model Year201320132011
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSport200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$41,520$44,200$36,650
Adjustments for Features-3,775-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$39,200$36,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0
Total Invoice$38,627$41,126$33,885
Adjustments for Features-3,512-4,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,115$36,474$33,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,359$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year201320132011
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSport200h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$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$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,395$9,620$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,512-4,6520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,535 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
Lexus CT 200h Premium

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 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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

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