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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: $47,499

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,697

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $9,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerES
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $36,725
Base Invoice $50,839 $33,299
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Rear spoiler   299
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,564
Ultra Luxury Package   3,040
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 0 9,899
Options (change) 0 8,523
Destination 945 875
Total Price $54,180 $47,499
Total Invoice $51,784 $42,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36
Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerES
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$54,180$47,499
Adjustments for Features-9,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,635$47,499
Total Invoice$51,784$42,697
Adjustments for Features-9,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,661$42,697

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172011
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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$14,435$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172011
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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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