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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: $44,775 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $7,149 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $5,430 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | Limited | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,855 | $46,900 | $55,370 | $58,950 |
| Base Invoice | $35,268 | $42,210 | $49,279 | $53,056 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1,665 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| Cargo net | 59 | 59 | 59 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 200 | 200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 200 | 200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 525 | 100 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,068 | 1,068 | 1,523 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Cargo net | 35 | 35 | 35 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 172 | 172 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 172 | 172 | 172 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 430 | 430 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | 452 | 86 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,095 | 4,149 | 3,724 | 3,424 |
| Options (change) | 5,181 | 3,619 | 3,253 | 3,020 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $44,775 | $51,924 | $59,969 | $63,249 |
| Total Invoice | $41,274 | $46,704 | $53,407 | $56,951 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,474 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,495 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | Limited | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $44,775 | $51,924 | $59,969 | $63,249 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,325 | 0 | -1,700 | -1,575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,450 | $51,924 | $58,269 | $61,674 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,345 | $9,750 |
| Total Invoice | $41,274 | $46,704 | $53,407 | $56,951 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,065 | 0 | -1,514 | -1,418 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,209 | $46,704 | $51,893 | $55,533 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,189 | $8,829 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | GS | GS | GS |
| Trim | Limited | 350 | 460 | 450h |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,030 | $5,705 | $7,405 | $7,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,325 | $0 | $1,700 | $1,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,065 | 0 | -1,514 | -1,418 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | GS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 190.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,558 lb. | 3,796 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 43.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1800 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| 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% |
| Rain-sensing wipers | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| 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% |
| Rain-sensing wipers | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
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