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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: $42,525

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,362

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerHS
TrimLimited250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $39,100
Base Invoice $35,268 $35,581
Package 301A 2,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation Package   2,125
Rear spoiler   200
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Wide-view front camera   700
Package 301A 1,913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Navigation Package   1,942
Rear spoiler   172
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Wide-view front camera   602
Options (change) 3,845 3,525
Options (change) 3,269 3,146
Destination 825 875
Total Price $42,525 $43,500
Total Invoice $39,362 $39,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,378
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerHS
TrimLimited250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6147hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$42,525$43,500
Adjustments for Features-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,135$43,500
Total Invoice$39,362$39,602
Adjustments for Features-3,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,224$39,602

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerHS
TrimLimited250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,270$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerHS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in184.8 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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 camera200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

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