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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: $46,365

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,319

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $11,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
ModelExplorerES
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $33,470
Base Invoice $50,839 $29,676
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   2,250
Ultra Luxury Package   5,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,050
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Adaptive cruise control   1,800
Ultra Luxury Package   4,378
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,350
Options (change) 0 12,180
Options (change) 0 9,928
Destination 945 715
Total Price $54,180 $46,365
Total Invoice $51,784 $40,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,673
Model Year20172007
ModelExplorerES
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$54,180$46,365
Adjustments for Features-10,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,935$46,365
Total Invoice$51,784$40,319
Adjustments for Features-9,7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,992$40,319

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172007
ModelExplorerES
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,585$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,7920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172007
ModelExplorerES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length198.3 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested257567%
Total Not Requested125033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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