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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: $41,835

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $27,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $26,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $63,230
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $58,172
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,700    
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  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Sport Design Package     1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,970
Mark Levinson 330W 17 speakers     1,145
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,445    
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  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Sport Design Package     1,795
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,812
Mark Levinson 330W 17 speakers     1,052
Options (change) 10,990 9,290 5,065
Options (change) 9,392 7,947 4,659
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $41,835 $42,450 $69,290
Total Invoice $37,555 $38,170 $63,826

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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: $17,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,825
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$41,835$42,450$69,290
Adjustments for Features00-10,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,835$42,450$59,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$37,555$38,170$63,826
Adjustments for Features00-9,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,555$38,170$54,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plates  $150
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HDMI port  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
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
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,175$4,175$14,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments00-9,446

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20062018
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.5,128 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

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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%
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

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Luxury

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Sport Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%

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