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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: $44,950

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,433

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,997

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $47,315
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $41,164
Convenience Package 995    
Third-row seat 875   485
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Rear HVAC unit 695    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,650
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,250
Class III trailer hitch     433
Satellite radio     486
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900
Convenience Package 846    
Third-row seat 744   436
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Rear HVAC unit 591    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 59
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,320
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,633
Class III trailer hitch     309
Satellite radio     389
Telematics service, such as OnStar     720
Options (change) 12,520 8,750 7,303
Options (change) 10,863 7,658 5,866
Destination 815 815 765
Total Price $44,950 $45,115 $55,383
Total Invoice $40,997 $41,374 $47,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,450
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7240, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/65-17
Total Price$44,950$45,115$55,383
Adjustments for Features0-400-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,950$44,715$51,503
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$40,997$41,374$47,795
Adjustments for Features0-367-3,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,997$41,007$44,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Laminated front side windows  $200
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Barometer  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0
Folding third row seats$600 $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Removable third row seats  $0
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,515$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-367-3,348

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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