Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006 Lexus LS Lexus LS 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,100

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,042

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $56,525
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $49,176
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Polished alloy wheels     1,700
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Polished alloy wheels     850
Options (change) 5,255 2,960 1,700
Options (change) 4,516 2,565 850
Destination 645 645 695
Total Price $36,100 $36,120 $58,920
Total Invoice $32,679 $32,788 $50,721

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Lexus LS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,975
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8278hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7178, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,100$36,120$58,920
Adjustments for Features00-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,100$36,120$57,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$32,679$32,788$50,721
Adjustments for Features00-1,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,679$32,788$49,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,825$3,825$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,067

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in115.2 in
Length193.4 in197.4 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft320.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.