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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,210

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,583

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,623

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $46,635
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $40,571
Third-row seat 845 845 2,030
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Sunroof 850 850  
Class III trailer hitch     433
Third-row seat 718 718 1,624
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Sunroof 723 723  
Class III trailer hitch     309
Options (change) 6,365 4,665 2,463
Options (change) 5,460 4,015 1,933
Destination 645 645 695
Total Price $37,210 $37,825 $49,793
Total Invoice $33,623 $34,238 $43,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,763
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,394
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7124, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/65-17
Total Price$37,210$37,825$49,793
Adjustments for Features00-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,210$37,825$44,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,623$34,238$43,199
Adjustments for Features00-4,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,623$34,238$39,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats  $0
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,275$2,275$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,182

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in188.2 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height72.8 in74.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in56.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in24.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft349.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft377.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Floor mats, third row (optional)0No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested22516%

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