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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $36,725
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $33,299
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995   2,465
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Full-size spare tire     205
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Heated front seats     640
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696   2,233
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Full-size spare tire     176
Obstacle detection, rear     430
Heated front seats     550
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 3,810
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 3,389
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $41,410
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $37,563

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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: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,135
Model Year201020102011
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,085$39,940$41,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$41,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$37,563
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$37,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201020102011
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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 
Safety key$5$5 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$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
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$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$4,635$5,735$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-177

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20102011
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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