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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: $48,286

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,994

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,807

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerES
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $38,100
Base Invoice $50,839 $35,688
Cargo mat 100 105
Blind spot warning system   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,650
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
LED headlights   515
Lexus Safety System+   500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Panoramic sunroof   500
Rear spoiler   319
Remote start   499
Heated steering wheel   450
Power trunk closer   400
Cargo net   64
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo mat 95 65
Blind spot warning system   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,447
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
LED headlights   473
Lexus Safety System+   460
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Panoramic sunroof   460
Rear spoiler   209
Remote start   310
Heated steering wheel   416
Power trunk closer   368
Cargo net   38
Bodyside moldings   131
Options (change) 100 9,236
Options (change) 95 8,169
Destination 945 950
Total Price $54,280 $48,286
Total Invoice $51,879 $44,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53
Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerES
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$54,280$48,286
Adjustments for Features-7,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,825$48,286
Total Invoice$51,879$44,807
Adjustments for Features-7,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,754$44,807

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172016
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
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-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,845$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length198.3 in192.7 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested45026%

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