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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: $48,490

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,525

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelExplorerGXGX
TrimLimited460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $53,795 $58,590
Base Invoice $34,952 $49,492 $53,904
AWD 2,000    
Package 302A 4,305    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,400 2,400
Cargo cover 135 150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,930 3,930
Convenience Package   800  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   720  
Xenon HID headlights   815  
Obstacle detection, rear     500
AWD 1,820    
Package 302A 3,659    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 2,208 2,208
Cargo cover 115 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,623 3,623
Convenience Package   736  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   661  
Xenon HID headlights   749  
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Options (change) 10,130 8,815 6,830
Options (change) 8,748 8,117 6,291
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $48,490 $63,505 $66,315
Total Invoice $44,525 $58,504 $61,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,482
Model Year201120132013
ModelExplorerGXGX
TrimLimited460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12330, 17330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$48,490$63,505$66,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,490$61,880$63,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,860
Total Invoice$44,525$58,504$61,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,497-2,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,525$57,007$58,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,711

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201120132013
ModelExplorerGXGX
TrimLimited460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$9,470$11,095$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,497-2,372

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length197.1 in189.2 in
Width78.9 in74.2 in
Height70.4 in74.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.5,305 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in43.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft364.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested172543%
Total Not Requested225057%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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 sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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