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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: $38,105

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $47,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,959

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $44,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerGS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $83,940
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $78,064
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325    
Sunroof 850 850  
Polished alloy wheels     600
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127    
Sunroof 723 723  
Polished alloy wheels     552
Options (change) 5,675 2,845 600
Options (change) 4,825 2,419 552
Destination 815 815 975
Total Price $38,105 $39,210 $85,515
Total Invoice $34,959 $36,135 $79,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,172
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerGS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,105$39,210$85,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,105$37,460$78,105
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0
Total Invoice$34,959$36,135$79,591
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-6,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$34,522$72,694
Cost Above Minimum$437$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerGS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,480$6,230$11,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-6,897

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092017
ModelExplorerGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in192.1 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,806 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.2 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%

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