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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,320
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $30,774
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Sunroof 850 850  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,650
Premium Plus Package     1,280
Rear side airbags     250
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Sunroof 723 723  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 400
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,230
Premium Plus Package     1,152
Rear side airbags     200
Options (change) 5,710 4,010 4,680
Options (change) 4,855 3,410 3,982
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $36,555 $37,170 $39,825
Total Invoice $33,018 $33,633 $35,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,665
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,555$37,170$39,825
Adjustments for Features00-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,555$37,170$38,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$35,581
Adjustments for Features00-898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$34,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$3,900$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments00-898

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%

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