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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: $49,155

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,289

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerGX
TrimLimited460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $63,230
Base Invoice $35,528 $58,172
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Rear bumper protector 85  
Cargo cover 135  
Second-row buckets 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,970
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sport Design Package   1,950
Cargo net   65
Mark Levinson 330W 17 speakers   1,145
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Rear bumper protector 74  
Cargo cover 118  
Second-row buckets 655  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,812
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Sport Design Package   1,795
Cargo net   39
Mark Levinson 330W 17 speakers   1,052
Options (change) 10,160 5,130
Options (change) 8,866 4,698
Destination 895 995
Total Price $49,155 $69,355
Total Invoice $45,289 $63,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,501
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerGX
TrimLimited460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6301hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$49,155$69,355
Adjustments for Features0-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,155$64,930
Total Invoice$45,289$63,865
Adjustments for Features0-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,289$59,790

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerGX
TrimLimited460 Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
HDMI port $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$8,405$12,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,075

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,535 lb.5,129 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested222543%
Total Not Requested290057%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Luxury

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Sport Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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