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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: $11,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,186

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $8,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerGX
TrimPlatinum460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $58,590
Base Invoice $51,512 $53,904
Running boards 595  
Cargo mat 100 95
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,400
Cargo cover 130  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,930
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.   2,670
Running boards 565  
Cargo mat 95 57
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,208
Cargo cover 124  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,623
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.   2,457
Options (change) 2,820 9,595
Options (change) 2,679 8,805
Destination 995 895
Total Price $57,755 $69,080
Total Invoice $55,186 $63,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,901
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerGX
TrimPlatinum460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6301hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12330, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$57,755$69,080
Adjustments for Features-5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,250$69,080
Total Invoice$55,186$63,604
Adjustments for Features-4830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,703$63,604

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerGX
TrimPlatinum460 Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Crawl control $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver attention monitor $500
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rear side airbags $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
Climate Control 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $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
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Headlight washers $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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding third row seats $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
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $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$12,645$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus GX

Model Year20182013
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 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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105053%
Total Not Requested95047%

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