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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGSGS
TrimEddie BauerLimited350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $47,250 $59,450
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $43,945 $55,291
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,735 1,735
Sunroof 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,603 1,603
Sunroof 723 723    
Obstacle detection, rear     430 430
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 2,235 2,235
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 2,033 2,033
Destination 815 815 895 895
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $50,380 $62,580
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $46,873 $58,219

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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: $11,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,404
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGSGS
TrimEddie BauerLimited350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6306hp V6286hp V6 H
TransmissionA5A5T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,780$39,210$50,380$62,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,760-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$37,460$48,620$59,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$10,535
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$46,873$58,219
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-1,637-3,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,832$34,522$45,236$55,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0$9,797

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2009200920132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGSGS
TrimEddie BauerLimited350450h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $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  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,555$6,305$6,315$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,760$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-1,637-3,186

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092013
ModelExplorerGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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