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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: $55,035

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $2,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,602

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerGS
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $48,600
Base Invoice $51,512 $45,198
Cargo mat 100 105
Navigation system   0
Premium Package   1,400
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Blind spot warning system   700
Lane departure prevention   500
AWD   2,250
Power trunk closer   400
Cargo mat 95 62
Navigation system   0
Premium Package   1,288
Adaptive cruise control   1,840
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Blind spot warning system   644
Lane departure prevention   460
AWD   2,095
Power trunk closer   368
Options (change) 100 7,855
Options (change) 95 7,187
Destination 995 925
Total Price $55,035 $57,380
Total Invoice $52,602 $53,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,050
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerGS
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$55,035$57,380
Adjustments for Features-6,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,400$57,380
Total Invoice$52,602$53,310
Adjustments for Features-6,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,260$53,310

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182015
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 closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
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, 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
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
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
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,960$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in190.7 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.3 ft3

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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 warning200Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure prevention system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested50100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

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