Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2008 Lexus GX Lexus GX 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,995

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,297

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,853

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $63,380
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $58,311
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,970
Mark Levinson 330W 17 speakers     1,145
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Power-folding third row seats 420 421  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,812
Mark Levinson 330W 17 speakers     1,052
Options (change) 12,965 10,065 3,115
Options (change) 11,239 8,777 2,864
Destination 785 785 975
Total Price $42,995 $43,245 $67,470
Total Invoice $39,297 $39,740 $62,150

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Lexus GX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,535
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$42,995$43,245$67,470
Adjustments for Features0-250-9,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$42,995$58,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$39,297$39,740$62,150
Adjustments for Features0-230-8,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,297$39,510$53,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$213$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plates  $150
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HDMI port  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-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
Alloy wheels  $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,900$14,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-8,318

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20082017
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.5,128 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
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%

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

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.