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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: $42,450

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,064

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerGXGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $53,045 $57,840
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $47,209 $51,477
Third-row seat 875 375    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,990  
Audiophile Package 510      
Rear HVAC unit 695 285    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Power-folding third row seats 495 495    
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500 500
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
AWD 2,320 2,325    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     720  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,400 2,400
Third-row seat 744 319    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,826  
Audiophile Package 433      
Rear HVAC unit 591 243    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Power-folding third row seats 420 421    
Obstacle detection, rear 251   430 430
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
AWD 2,111 2,117    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     619  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,064 2,064
Options (change) 12,965 9,270 5,610 2,900
Options (change) 11,239 8,101 4,939 2,494
Destination 785 785 875 875
Total Price $42,995 $42,450 $59,530 $61,615
Total Invoice $39,297 $39,064 $53,023 $54,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,744
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerGXGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$42,995$42,450$59,530$61,615
Adjustments for Features00-5,855-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$42,450$53,675$54,685
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0$1,010
Total Invoice$39,297$39,064$53,023$54,846
Adjustments for Features00-5,215-6,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,297$39,064$47,808$48,677
Cost Above Minimum$233$0$0$869

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerGXGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plates  $150$150
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$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
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Total Value of Features$6,350$6,350$12,205$13,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,855$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,215-6,169

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20082011
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
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%

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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