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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: $38,685

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,352

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $6,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerES
TrimLimited330
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $32,300
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,640
Package 301A 2,250  
Polished alloy wheels 595 2,060
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Stability control   650
Navigation system   2,200
Heated front seats   640
Power-adjustable pedals   140
Package 301A 1,913  
Polished alloy wheels 506 1,030
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Stability control   520
Navigation system   1,843
Heated front seats   512
Power-adjustable pedals   112
Options (change) 4,440 5,690
Options (change) 3,775 4,017
Destination 825 695
Total Price $43,120 $38,685
Total Invoice $39,868 $33,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,278
Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerES
TrimLimited330
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 1286, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$43,120$38,685
Adjustments for Features-5,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,455$38,685
Total Invoice$39,868$33,352
Adjustments for Features-5,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,630$33,352

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerES
TrimLimited330
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$9,270$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2380

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length197.1 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft314.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested107556%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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