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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: $45,025

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerGX
TrimEddie BauerLimited460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $63,230
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $58,172
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  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Sport Design Package     1,950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,970
Mark Levinson 330W 17 speakers     1,145
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  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Sport Design Package     1,795
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,812
Mark Levinson 330W 17 speakers     1,052
Options (change) 12,595 9,195 5,065
Options (change) 10,926 8,036 4,659
Destination 815 815 995
Total Price $45,025 $45,560 $69,290
Total Invoice $41,060 $41,752 $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: $15,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,370
Model Year200920092018
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$45,025$45,560$69,290
Adjustments for Features0-250-9,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,025$45,310$60,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$41,060$41,752$63,826
Adjustments for Features0-229-8,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,060$41,523$55,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$463$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year200920092018
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HDMI port  $25
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $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
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$6,115$6,365$15,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-8,396

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20092018
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

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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 bench150No
Total Requested167592%
Total Not Requested1508%
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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested50095%
Total Not Requested255%

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