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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerHS
TrimEddie BauerLimited250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,420
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,051
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500
Navigation Package     2,125
Wide-view front camera     700
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Obstacle detection, rear 251   400
Navigation Package     1,814
Wide-view front camera     560
Options (change) 4,650 2,555 3,325
Options (change) 3,953 2,172 2,774
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $34,680 $35,735 $41,620
Total Invoice $32,011 $33,135 $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: $6,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,905
Model Year200820082010
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)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,680$35,735$41,620
Adjustments for Features0-250-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,680$35,485$40,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$32,011$33,135$37,700
Adjustments for Features0-232-784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,011$32,903$36,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Model Year200820082010
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,340$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-784

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20082010
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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