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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerHS
TrimEddie BauerLimited250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,420
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,051
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500
Navigation Package     2,125
Wide-view front camera     700
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 400
Navigation Package     1,814
Wide-view front camera     560
Options (change) 5,710 4,010 3,325
Options (change) 4,855 3,410 2,774
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $36,555 $37,170 $41,620
Total Invoice $33,018 $33,633 $37,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,613
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerHS
TrimEddie BauerLimited250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6147hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,555$37,170$41,620
Adjustments for Features00-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,555$37,170$40,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$37,700
Adjustments for Features00-1,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$36,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerHS
TrimEddie BauerLimited250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,725$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,069

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerHS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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