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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $34,120
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,253
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500
Premium Package     1,280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Full-size spare tire     205
Heated front seats     640
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Obstacle detection, rear 251   400
Premium Package     1,098
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Full-size spare tire     164
Heated front seats     512
Options (change) 4,650 2,555 6,875
Options (change) 3,953 2,172 5,582
Destination 785 785 765
Total Price $34,680 $35,735 $41,760
Total Invoice $32,011 $33,135 $36,600

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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: $6,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,116
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,680$35,735$41,760
Adjustments for Features0-250-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,680$35,485$41,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$32,011$33,135$36,600
Adjustments for Features0-232-473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,011$32,903$36,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082008
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,115$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-473

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082008
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

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