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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: $41,040

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,879

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGXGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $53,795 $58,590
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $49,492 $53,904
Third-row seat 845 845    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Sunroof 850 850    
Power-folding third row seats 495 495    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500 500
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,990  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     720  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,400 2,400
Third-row seat 718 718    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Sunroof 723 723    
Power-folding third row seats 421 421    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 460 460
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,840  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     661  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,208 2,208
Options (change) 10,195 8,495 5,610 2,900
Options (change) 8,716 7,271 5,169 2,668
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $41,040 $41,655 $60,300 $62,385
Total Invoice $36,879 $37,494 $55,556 $57,467

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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: $11,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,878
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGXGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$41,040$41,655$60,300$62,385
Adjustments for Features00-7,380-8,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,040$41,655$52,920$53,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$985
Total Invoice$36,879$37,494$55,556$57,467
Adjustments for Features00-6,799-7,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,879$37,494$48,757$49,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$899

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGXGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plates  $150$150
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,525$4,525$11,905$13,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,380$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,799-7,811

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in189.2 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height72.8 in74.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,305 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft364.7 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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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