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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: $46,785

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $38,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,220

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $36,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerGS
TrimLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $83,940
Base Invoice $35,528 $78,064
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595 600
Cargo net   65
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Polished alloy wheels 519 552
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 7,790 665
Options (change) 6,797 591
Destination 895 975
Total Price $46,785 $85,580
Total Invoice $43,220 $79,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,655
Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerGS
TrimLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/35-19
Total Price$46,785$85,580
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,520$85,580
Total Invoice$43,220$79,630
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,975$79,630

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerGS
TrimLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
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
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,830$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20132017
ModelExplorerGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in192.1 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,806 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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 Requested317562%
Total Not Requested195038%

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