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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: $54,273

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $7

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,785

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerGS
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $46,900
Base Invoice $50,839 $42,210
Cargo mat 100 69
Navigation system   1,165
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo net   59
Cooled or ventilated front seats   200
Rear spoiler   200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   330
Rain-sensing wipers   525
AWD   1,950
Cargo mat 95 41
Navigation system   1,068
Adaptive cruise control   1,290
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Cargo net   35
Cooled or ventilated front seats   172
Rear spoiler   172
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   284
Rain-sensing wipers   452
AWD   1,756
Options (change) 100 6,498
Options (change) 95 5,700
Destination 945 875
Total Price $54,280 $54,273
Total Invoice $51,879 $48,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,581
Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerGS
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$54,280$54,273
Adjustments for Features-8,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,250$54,273
Total Invoice$51,879$48,785
Adjustments for Features-7,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,204$48,785

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerGS
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$15,295$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in190.0 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height70.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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