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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: $49,405

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $5,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,715

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $7,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerHS
TrimPlatinum250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $39,800
Base Invoice $51,512 $36,218
Navigation Package   2,125
LED headlights   1,805
Technology Package   3,900
Wide-view front camera   700
Rear spoiler   200
Navigation Package   1,942
LED headlights   1,552
Technology Package   3,354
Wide-view front camera   602
Rear spoiler   172
Options (change) 0 8,730
Options (change) 0 7,622
Destination 995 875
Total Price $54,935 $49,405
Total Invoice $52,507 $44,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $519
Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerHS
TrimPlatinum250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6147hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$54,935$49,405
Adjustments for Features-8,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,240$49,405
Total Invoice$52,507$44,715
Adjustments for Features-8,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,196$44,715

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerHS
TrimPlatinum250h Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver attention monitor $500
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
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 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,635$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerHS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in184.8 in
Width78.9 in70.3 in
Height70.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested105043%

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