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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: $47,914

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $726

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,483

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $34,120
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $30,253
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Ultra Luxury Package     5,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Adaptive cruise control     2,600
Rear spoiler     299
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Ultra Luxury Package     4,378
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Adaptive cruise control     2,080
Rear spoiler     199
Options (change) 1,695 0 13,029
Options (change) 1,610 0 10,465
Destination 995 995 765
Total Price $48,640 $54,935 $47,914
Total Invoice $46,488 $52,507 $41,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $771
Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$48,640$54,935$47,914
Adjustments for Features-4,430-10,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,210$44,790$47,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$46,488$52,507$41,483
Adjustments for Features-4,234-9,6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,254$42,810$41,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$556$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,610$17,325$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$10,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,234-9,6970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182008
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 tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested257570%
Total Not Requested110030%
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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