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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,680 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $15,345 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $14,542 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 350 | 450h | 350 Crafted Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $48,600 | $61,330 | $56,270 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $45,198 | $57,037 | $52,392 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 0 | 1,735 | |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | 0 | 1,603 | |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,650 | 2,555 | 500 | 2,235 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,953 | 2,172 | 430 | 2,033 | 0 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $34,680 | $35,735 | $50,025 | $64,490 | $57,195 |
| Total Invoice | $32,011 | $33,135 | $46,553 | $59,995 | $53,317 |
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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: $13,345 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,681 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 350 | 450h | 350 Crafted Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 286hp V6 H | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | CVT-6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $34,680 | $35,735 | $50,025 | $64,490 | $57,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -2,000 | -3,465 | -5,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,680 | $35,485 | $48,025 | $61,025 | $51,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $805 | $0 | $13,000 | $3,870 |
| Total Invoice | $32,011 | $33,135 | $46,553 | $59,995 | $53,317 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -232 | -1,861 | -3,223 | -4,941 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,011 | $32,903 | $44,692 | $56,772 | $48,376 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $892 | $0 | $12,080 | $3,684 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 350 | 450h | 350 Crafted Line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Luggage | $0 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | ||||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,815 | $5,065 | $6,815 | $8,280 | $10,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $2,000 | $3,465 | $5,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -232 | -1,861 | -3,223 | -4,941 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | GS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 25% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 4% |
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