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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: $44,850

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,338

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $38,900
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,438
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 500
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,615
Luxury Package   3,695
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   65
Power trunk closer   400
Rear spoiler   319
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 460
All-weather floor mats 64 60
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,413
Luxury Package   3,397
Bodyside moldings   130
Cargo net   39
Power trunk closer   368
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 6,170 7,873
Options (change) 5,245 7,076
Destination 825 995
Total Price $44,850 $47,768
Total Invoice $41,338 $44,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,254
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$44,850$47,768
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,675$47,768
Total Invoice$41,338$44,509
Adjustments for Features-1,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,255$44,509

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerES
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$7,530$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122018
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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested92532%

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