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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: $40,760

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $3,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,515

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $2,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSport200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $32,200
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $30,558
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150 1,500
Package 301A 2,600    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 401A   4,130  
Navigation Package     3,490
Luxury Package     2,145
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,004 1,380
Package 301A 2,269    
Cargo cover 118 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Package 401A   3,604  
Navigation Package     3,220
Luxury Package     1,972
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Options (change) 5,480 7,010 7,635
Options (change) 4,783 6,118 7,032
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $44,475 $49,580 $40,760
Total Invoice $41,206 $45,875 $38,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,571
Model Year201420142015
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSport200h
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$44,475$49,580$40,760
Adjustments for Features-4,600-6,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,875$42,880$40,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$0
Total Invoice$41,206$45,875$38,515
Adjustments for Features-4,262-6,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,944$39,676$38,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,732$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year201420142015
ModelExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSport200h
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$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
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$9,120$11,220$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$6,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,262-6,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20142015
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested132541%
Total Not Requested187559%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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
App support0No
Speed limit information0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested97563%
Total Not Requested57537%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175086%
Total Not Requested27514%

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