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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: $44,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,411

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $36,370
Base Invoice $35,268 $34,068
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Blind spot warning system   500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Xenon HID headlights   515
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   480
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   3,745
Rear spoiler   319
Remote start   499
Cargo net   64
Bodyside moldings   199
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Blind spot warning system   460
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Xenon HID headlights   473
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   443
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   3,452
Rear spoiler   209
Remote start   310
Cargo net   38
Bodyside moldings   131
Options (change) 6,095 11,921
Options (change) 5,181 10,667
Destination 825 895
Total Price $44,775 $49,186
Total Invoice $41,274 $45,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,611
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,462
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$44,775$49,186
Adjustments for Features-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,575$49,186
Total Invoice$41,274$45,630
Adjustments for Features-1,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,168$45,630

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Curve control$50 
Driver attention monitor $500
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,005$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length197.1 in192.7 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.0 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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