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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: $50,192

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,546

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $36,370
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $34,068
Package 401A 3,875    
Cargo mat 100 100 105
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Blind spot warning system     500
Rain-sensing wipers     155
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Lane departure warning     965
Xenon HID headlights     515
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Ultra Luxury Package     2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design     110
Power trunk closer     400
Heated steering wheel     480
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,745
Rear spoiler     319
Remote start     499
Bodyside moldings     199
Package 401A 3,681    
Cargo mat 95 95 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Blind spot warning system     460
Rain-sensing wipers     144
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Lane departure warning     889
Xenon HID headlights     473
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
Ultra Luxury Package     2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design     100
Power trunk closer     368
Heated steering wheel     443
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,452
Rear spoiler     209
Remote start     310
Bodyside moldings     131
Options (change) 5,670 100 12,927
Options (change) 5,386 95 11,583
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $52,615 $55,035 $50,192
Total Invoice $50,264 $52,602 $46,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $964
Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerES
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$52,615$55,035$50,192
Adjustments for Features-4,870-7,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,745$47,690$50,192
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,264$52,602$46,546
Adjustments for Features-4,652-7,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,612$45,582$46,546
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182013
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$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Curve control$50$50 
Driver attention monitor  $500
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$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
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
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$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$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, 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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,285$13,760$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,870$7,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,652-7,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182013
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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested231564%
Total Not Requested132536%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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