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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: $34,560

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,322

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerGSGSGS
TrimEddie BauerLimited350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Luxury Package 1,700        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Sunroof 850 850      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500 500  
Luxury Package 1,445        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Sunroof 723 723      
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 400 400  
Options (change) 3,715 2,015 500 500 0
Options (change) 3,159 1,714 400 400 0
Destination 645 645 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $34,560 $35,175 $45,815 $54,285 $55,265
Total Invoice $31,322 $31,937 $40,368 $47,292 $48,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,116
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerGSGSGS
TrimEddie BauerLimited350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionA5A5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,560$35,175$45,815$54,285$55,265
Adjustments for Features00-1,055-2,905-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$35,175$44,760$51,380$51,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$6,620$7,100
Total Invoice$31,322$31,937$40,368$47,292$48,569
Adjustments for Features00-930-2,531-2,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,322$31,937$39,438$44,761$45,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$5,323$6,139

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerGSGSGS
TrimEddie BauerLimited350460450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Cassette player  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,800$3,800$4,855$6,705$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,055$2,905$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments00-930-2,531-2,992

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in190.0 in
Width73.7 in71.7 in
Height72.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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