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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,735 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $10,430 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $10,216 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | ES | ES |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 350 | 300h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $38,900 | $41,820 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $36,438 | $39,171 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | 3,695 | 3,695 | |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 80 | 80 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,495 | 1,495 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | 3,397 | 3,397 | |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||
| Audiophile Package | 433 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 47 | 47 | 60 | 60 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,384 | 1,384 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,705 | 2,610 | 5,270 | 5,270 |
| Options (change) | 4,000 | 2,219 | 4,841 | 4,841 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $34,735 | $35,790 | $45,165 | $48,085 |
| Total Invoice | $32,058 | $33,182 | $42,274 | $45,007 |
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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: $6,115 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,177 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | ES | ES |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 350 | 300h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 156hp I4 H |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $34,735 | $35,790 | $45,165 | $48,085 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -4,315 | -4,640 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,735 | $35,540 | $40,850 | $43,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $805 | $0 | $2,595 |
| Total Invoice | $32,058 | $33,182 | $42,274 | $45,007 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -232 | -4,039 | -4,343 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,058 | $32,950 | $38,235 | $40,664 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $892 | $0 | $2,429 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | ES | ES |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 350 | 300h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,540 | $4,790 | $8,855 | $9,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $4,315 | $4,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -232 | -4,039 | -4,343 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | ES |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 192.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 53% |
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