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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,035

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $31,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,602

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $27,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerGS
TrimPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $83,940
Base Invoice $51,512 $78,064
Cargo mat 100 105
Illuminated door sill trim plates   425
Polished alloy wheels   600
Cargo mat 95 62
Illuminated door sill trim plates   280
Polished alloy wheels   552
Options (change) 100 1,130
Options (change) 95 894
Destination 995 975
Total Price $55,035 $86,045
Total Invoice $52,602 $79,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,908
Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerGS
TrimPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/35-19
Total Price$55,035$86,045
Adjustments for Features-5,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,200$86,045
Total Invoice$52,602$79,933
Adjustments for Features-5,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,025$79,933

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerGS
TrimPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $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 climate control$25 
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, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$14,735$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in192.1 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.8 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.2 ft3

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