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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: $45,419

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,907

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerES
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $36,725
Base Invoice $38,027 $33,299
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Heated front seats   640
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Xenon HID headlights   815
Rear spoiler   299
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,290
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Heated front seats   550
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,564
Xenon HID headlights   700
Rear spoiler   199
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Options (change) 6,875 7,819
Options (change) 6,000 6,733
Destination 895 875
Total Price $48,550 $45,419
Total Invoice $44,922 $40,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $348
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerES
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$48,550$45,419
Adjustments for Features-4,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,835$45,419
Total Invoice$44,922$40,907
Adjustments for Features-4,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,559$40,907

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerES
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $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 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,345$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.9 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested127540%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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