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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: $43,205

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,766

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $2,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $32,200
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $30,558
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150   1,500
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 401A   4,300    
Navigation Package       3,490
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Luxury Package       2,145
F Sport Package       1,180
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       1,265
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,094   1,380
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Package 401A   4,085    
Navigation Package       3,220
Obstacle detection, rear       460
Luxury Package       1,972
F Sport Package       1,087
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       1,164
Options (change) 2,875 7,175 130 10,080
Options (change) 2,733 6,818 124 9,283
Destination 945 945 945 925
Total Price $45,120 $51,620 $54,045 $43,205
Total Invoice $43,120 $49,306 $51,656 $40,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,448
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$45,120$51,620$54,045$43,205
Adjustments for Features-5,025-8,040-11,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$43,580$42,755$43,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,485$2,660$0
Total Invoice$43,120$49,306$51,656$40,766
Adjustments for Features-4,802-7,680-10,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,318$41,626$40,865$40,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,308$2,547$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,920$12,935$16,185$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,025$8,040$11,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,802-7,680-10,7910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerCT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length198.3 in170.1 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height70.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft332.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested105034%
Total Not Requested202566%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested97563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Compass0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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