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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: $44,855 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $3,059 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,298 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $185 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | ES |
| Trim | Limited | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $34,120 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $30,253 |
| Package 302A | 4,305 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | |
| Ultra Luxury Package | 5,380 | |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 4,250 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,600 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | |
| Rear spoiler | 299 | |
| Package 302A | 3,659 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | |
| Ultra Luxury Package | 4,378 | |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,408 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,080 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | |
| Rear spoiler | 199 | |
| Options (change) | 6,495 | 13,029 |
| Options (change) | 5,521 | 10,465 |
| Destination | 825 | 765 |
| Total Price | $44,855 | $47,914 |
| Total Invoice | $41,298 | $41,483 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,324 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,191 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | ES |
| Trim | Limited | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 272hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 19/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 300, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $44,855 | $47,914 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,265 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,590 | $47,914 |
| Total Invoice | $41,298 | $41,483 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,006 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,292 | $41,483 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | ES |
| Trim | Limited | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,995 | $4,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,265 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,006 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | ES |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,578 lb. | 3,580 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2175 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Ultra Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 2850 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 29% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
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