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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: $44,765

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelExplorerExplorerGXGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $53,795 $58,590
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $49,492 $53,904
Third Row Power Package 1,995      
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
AWD 2,320 2,320    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,930 3,930
Rear air vents with automatic controls     720  
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,400 2,400
Third Row Power Package 1,696      
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
AWD 2,112 2,112    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,623 3,623
Rear air vents with automatic controls     661  
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,208 2,208
Options (change) 12,595 8,400 7,550 6,830
Options (change) 10,926 7,360 6,952 6,291
Destination 815 815 895 895
Total Price $45,025 $44,765 $62,240 $66,315
Total Invoice $41,060 $41,076 $57,339 $61,090

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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: $11,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,530
Model Year2009200920132013
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, 7330, 17330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$45,025$44,765$62,240$66,315
Adjustments for Features00-6,240-8,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,025$44,765$56,000$58,150
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$41,060$41,076$57,339$61,090
Adjustments for Features00-5,749-7,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,060$41,076$51,590$53,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$16$0$1,978

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year2009200920132013
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 
911 assist$25$25  
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
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$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
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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$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$6,140$6,140$12,380$14,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,240$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,749-7,522

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20092013
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 Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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