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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: $36,780 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $12,271 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $9,240 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $44,550 | $53,020 | $55,800 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $39,203 | $46,127 | $49,104 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,500 |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |||
| Satellite radio | 486 | 486 | 486 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1,275 |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |||
| Satellite radio | 389 | 389 | 389 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 760 | 760 | 760 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,350 | 2,845 | 3,736 | 3,736 | 2,886 |
| Options (change) | 3,698 | 2,419 | 3,104 | 3,104 | 2,424 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 765 | 765 | 765 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Total Price | $36,780 | $39,210 | $49,051 | $57,521 | $58,151 |
| Total Invoice | $33,832 | $36,135 | $43,072 | $49,996 | $50,993 |
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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: $10,621 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,791 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,780 | $39,210 | $49,051 | $57,521 | $58,151 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,750 | -1,650 | -3,500 | -3,825 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,780 | $37,460 | $47,401 | $54,021 | $54,326 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $680 | $0 | $6,620 | $6,925 |
| Total Invoice | $33,832 | $36,135 | $43,072 | $49,996 | $50,993 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,613 | -1,449 | -3,042 | -3,354 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,832 | $34,522 | $41,623 | $46,954 | $47,639 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $690 | $0 | $5,331 | $6,016 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Cassette player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,630 | $6,380 | $6,280 | $8,130 | $8,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,750 | $1,650 | $3,500 | $3,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,613 | -1,449 | -3,042 | -3,354 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | GS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 190.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 43.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.4 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 | 12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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