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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: $57,755

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,186

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelExplorerGXGX
TrimPlatinum460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $53,045 $57,840
Base Invoice $51,512 $47,209 $51,477
Running boards 595    
Cargo mat 100 95 95
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,400 2,400
Cargo cover 130 150  
Comfort Plus Package   1,770  
Convenience Package   800  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,930 3,930
Pre-Collision System Package   1,720  
Xenon HID headlights   815  
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.     2,670
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Running boards 565    
Cargo mat 95 57 57
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,064 2,064
Cargo cover 124 130  
Comfort Plus Package   1,522  
Convenience Package   688  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,494 3,494
Pre-Collision System Package   1,479  
Xenon HID headlights   700  
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.     2,296
Obstacle detection, rear     430
Options (change) 2,820 11,680 9,595
Options (change) 2,679 10,134 8,341
Destination 995 875 875
Total Price $57,755 $65,600 $68,310
Total Invoice $55,186 $58,218 $60,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,688
Model Year201820112011
ModelExplorerGXGX
TrimPlatinum460460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6301hp V8301hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12330, 17330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$57,755$65,600$68,310
Adjustments for Features-2,7800-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,975$65,600$66,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635
Total Invoice$55,186$58,218$60,693
Adjustments for Features-2,6560-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,530$58,218$58,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$631

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year201820112011
ModelExplorerGXGX
TrimPlatinum460460 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 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Crawl control  $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver attention monitor  $500
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$13,245$10,465$12,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6560-1,844

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerGX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length198.3 in189.2 in
Width78.9 in74.2 in
Height70.0 in74.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.5,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft34.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft364.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%
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%
Pre-Collision System Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Crawl control250No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

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