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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: $51,040

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,534

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelExplorerGS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $44,150
Base Invoice $40,191 $38,851
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 2,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system   1,850
Cooled or ventilated front seats   200
Rear spoiler   200
Obstacle detection, rear   500
AWD   1,870
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 2,280
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Navigation system   1,555
Cooled or ventilated front seats   160
Rear spoiler   160
Obstacle detection, rear   400
AWD   1,653
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 7,045 8,370
Options (change) 6,148 6,968
Destination 895 715
Total Price $51,040 $53,235
Total Invoice $47,234 $46,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,923
Model Year20152007
ModelExplorerGS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$51,040$53,235
Adjustments for Features-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,125$53,235
Total Invoice$47,234$46,534
Adjustments for Features-3,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,611$46,534

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152007
ModelExplorerGS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,120$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6230

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152007
ModelExplorerGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in190.0 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,869 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.4 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 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft312.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested182558%
Total Not Requested132542%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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