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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,630

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $41,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,167

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $36,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerLCLC
TrimPlatinum500500h
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,940 $92,000 $96,510
Base Invoice $51,512 $84,640 $88,788
Second-row buckets 695    
Convenience Package   1,000 1,000
All-Weather Package   250 250
Polished alloy wheels   1,210  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   390  
Sport Package   1,400  
Second-row buckets 660    
Convenience Package   920 920
All-Weather Package   231 231
Polished alloy wheels   1,112  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   360  
Sport Package   1,288  
Options (change) 695 4,250 1,250
Options (change) 660 3,911 1,151
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $55,630 $97,245 $98,755
Total Invoice $53,167 $89,546 $90,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,050
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerLCLC
TrimPlatinum500500h
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6471hp V8295hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T10B10
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$55,630$97,245$98,755
Adjustments for Features-7,100-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,530$97,120$98,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635
Total Invoice$53,167$89,546$90,934
Adjustments for Features-6,786-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,381$89,431$90,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,503

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LC

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerLCLC
TrimPlatinum500500h
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500 
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic  $2000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$15,225$8,250$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,100$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,786-1150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in113.0 in
Length198.3 in187.4 in
Width78.9 in75.6 in
Height70.0 in53.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.5 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 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500h

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%

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