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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,995

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $53,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,415

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $47,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinum460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,940 $78,820
Base Invoice $51,512 $72,513
Cargo mat 100 105
All-weather floor mats 120 150
Second-row high console 150  
Second-row buckets 695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Advanced Pre-Collision System   6,500
Air Suspension w/VGRS   2,120
AWD   3,485
LED headlights   1,450
Blind spot warning system   500
Executive Class Seating Package   16,070
Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers   1,580
Cargo mat 95 65
All-weather floor mats 114 95
Second-row high console 144  
Second-row buckets 660  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Advanced Pre-Collision System   5,980
Air Suspension w/VGRS   1,949
AWD   3,207
LED headlights   1,336
Blind spot warning system   460
Executive Class Seating Package   14,784
Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers   1,455
Options (change) 3,060 31,960
Options (change) 2,908 29,331
Destination 995 975
Total Price $57,995 $111,755
Total Invoice $55,415 $102,819

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,823
Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinum460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6360hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$57,995$111,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,995$108,950
Total Invoice$55,415$102,819
Adjustments for Features0-2,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,415$100,238

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinum460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver attention monitor $500
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,010$17,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,581

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.7 in
Length198.3 in205.0 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.7 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Mark Levinson, 450W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Mark Levinson, 450W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Advanced Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested145064%
Air Suspension w/VGRS
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested250091%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AWD0Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested130095%
Total Not Requested755%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
A/V input jacks25No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Air purifier50No
Coordinated climate control, rear seats0No
Rear side airbags300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, second row seats150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Total Requested305047%
Total Not Requested337553%

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