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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: $36,855

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,896

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerESES
TrimEddie BauerLimited350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $36,438 $39,171
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80 80
Navigation Package     1,495 1,495
Luxury Package     3,695 3,695
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 60 60
Navigation Package     1,384 1,384
Luxury Package     3,397 3,397
Options (change) 4,425 2,920 5,270 5,270
Options (change) 3,762 2,483 4,841 4,841
Destination 815 815 995 995
Total Price $36,855 $39,285 $45,165 $48,085
Total Invoice $33,896 $36,199 $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: $4,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,353
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerESES
TrimEddie BauerLimited350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,855$39,285$45,165$48,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-4,300-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,855$37,535$40,865$43,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$2,595
Total Invoice$33,896$36,199$42,274$45,007
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-4,025-4,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,896$34,586$38,249$40,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0$2,429

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerESES
TrimEddie BauerLimited350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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 
911 assist$25$25  
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
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 rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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$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  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$4,505$6,255$8,805$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$4,300$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-4,025-4,329

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092018
ModelExplorerES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.0 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested135047%
Total Not Requested152553%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested135047%
Total Not Requested152553%

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