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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: $3,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,234

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $982

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerGS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $44,850
Base Invoice $40,191 $39,916
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 2,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system   1,850
Cargo net   59
Cooled or ventilated front seats   200
Rear spoiler   200
Satellite radio   486
Obstacle detection, rear   500
AWD   1,950
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
Cargo net   35
Cooled or ventilated front seats   160
Rear spoiler   160
Satellite radio   389
Obstacle detection, rear   400
AWD   1,736
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 7,045 8,995
Options (change) 6,148 7,475
Destination 895 825
Total Price $51,040 $54,670
Total Invoice $47,234 $48,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,828
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerGS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$51,040$54,670
Adjustments for Features-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,965$54,670
Total Invoice$47,234$48,216
Adjustments for Features-2,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,388$48,216

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152009
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
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 
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 
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 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
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$10,780$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152009
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.3,965 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
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 Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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