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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: $35,640

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $61,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,828

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $56,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerLCLC
TrimEddie BauerLimited500500h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $92,000 $96,510
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $84,640 $88,788
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
255/50R20 1,325      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795    
Third-row seat   375    
Polished alloy wheels     1,210  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     390  
Sport Package     1,400  
Convenience Package     1,000  
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
255/50R20 1,127      
Satellite radio 166 166    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676    
Third-row seat   319    
Polished alloy wheels     1,112  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     360  
Sport Package     1,288  
Convenience Package     920  
Options (change) 5,610 3,360 4,000 0
Options (change) 4,770 2,857 3,680 0
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $35,640 $36,540 $96,995 $97,505
Total Invoice $32,828 $33,820 $89,315 $89,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,013
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerLCLC
TrimEddie BauerLimited500500h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6471hp V8295hp V6 H
TransmissionA5A5T10B10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$35,640$36,540$96,995$97,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-7,185-6,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,640$35,315$89,810$91,145
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0$1,335
Total Invoice$32,828$33,820$89,315$89,783
Adjustments for Features0-1,134-6,616-5,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,828$32,686$82,699$83,927
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$0$1,228

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LC

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerLCLC
TrimEddie BauerLimited500500h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500 
10-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic   $2000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats $600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
White-letter tires $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,140$6,365$12,325$11,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$7,185$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,134-6,616-5,856

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LC

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in113.0 in
Length193.4 in187.4 in
Width73.7 in75.6 in
Height72.8 in53.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in32.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.5 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 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft35.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft35.4 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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

Option Package Details
Lexus LC 500

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

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