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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: $42,715

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,353

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $3,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $32,050
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $30,417
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295    
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
F Sport Package       1,000
Premium Package       890
Leather Package       1,930
Navigation Package       2,735
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
Obstacle detection, rear       500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       1,215
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230    
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
F Sport Package       920
Premium Package       820
Leather Package       1,776
Navigation Package       2,568
Adaptive cruise control       1,380
Obstacle detection, rear       460
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       1,117
Options (change) 3,220 3,220 230 9,770
Options (change) 3,059 3,059 219 9,041
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $46,305 $50,165 $55,165 $42,715
Total Invoice $44,250 $47,937 $52,726 $40,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,794
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCT
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp 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$46,305$50,165$55,165$42,715
Adjustments for Features-5,955-7,380-11,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,350$42,785$43,745$42,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$3,395$0
Total Invoice$44,250$47,937$52,726$40,353
Adjustments for Features-5,691-7,052-10,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,559$40,885$41,811$40,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$3,252$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year2018201820182013
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 
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 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$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 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
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 bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
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$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
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 
Total Value of Features$11,160$12,585$16,625$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,955$7,380$11,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,691-7,052-10,9150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20182013
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 Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Premium 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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested167594%
Total Not Requested1006%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%

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