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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: $48,080

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,774

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,936

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGX
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $46,635
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $40,571
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140  
Running boards 595 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Third-row seat       2,030
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,050
Class III trailer hitch       433
Rear spoiler       551
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,560
Telematics service, such as OnStar       900
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133  
Running boards 565 565 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Third-row seat       1,624
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,471
Class III trailer hitch       309
Rear spoiler       345
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,248
Telematics service, such as OnStar       720
Options (change) 4,995 4,425 2,730 8,524
Options (change) 4,745 4,203 2,593 6,717
Destination 995 995 995 695
Total Price $48,080 $51,370 $57,665 $55,854
Total Invoice $45,936 $49,081 $55,100 $47,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,979
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGX
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6263hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12240, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20265/65-17
Total Price$48,080$51,370$57,665$55,854
Adjustments for Features-975-2,250-7,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,105$49,120$50,100$55,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,995$0
Total Invoice$45,936$49,081$55,100$47,983
Adjustments for Features-932-2,150-7,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,004$46,931$47,871$47,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,867$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerGX
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum470
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
AWD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Barometer   $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Floor mats, third row (optional)   $0
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Removable third row seats   $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,670$12,945$18,260$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$2,250$7,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-932-2,150-7,2290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length198.3 in188.2 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.0 in74.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in56.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in24.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft349.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft377.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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