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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: $48,550

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,922

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerGS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $47,700
Base Invoice $38,027 $44,361
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system   1,735
Premium Package   1,400
Blind spot warning system   700
AWD   2,250
Cargo net   64
Power trunk closer   400
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,840
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Navigation system   1,603
Premium Package   1,288
Blind spot warning system   644
AWD   2,095
Cargo net   38
Power trunk closer   368
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Options (change) 6,875 9,049
Options (change) 6,000 8,306
Destination 895 910
Total Price $48,550 $57,659
Total Invoice $44,922 $53,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,849
Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerGS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$48,550$57,659
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,260$57,659
Total Invoice$44,922$53,577
Adjustments for Features-1,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,728$53,577

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerGS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Driver attention monitor $500
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,830$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1940

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132014
ModelExplorerGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in190.7 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested50100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

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