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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: $39,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $45,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,513

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $37,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $71,000
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $61,770
Luxury Package 1,700    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Executive Class Seating Package     12,675
Luxury Package 1,445    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Executive Class Seating Package     10,140
Options (change) 8,645 6,945 13,175
Options (change) 7,350 5,905 10,540
Destination 645 645 715
Total Price $39,490 $40,105 $84,890
Total Invoice $35,513 $36,128 $73,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,078
Model Year200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$39,490$40,105$84,890
Adjustments for Features00-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,490$40,105$79,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$35,513$36,128$73,025
Adjustments for Features00-4,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,513$36,128$68,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200620062007
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, 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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,600$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,434

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062007
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in121.7 in
Length193.4 in202.8 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Air purifier50No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Rear side airbags300No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Total Requested175037%
Total Not Requested302563%

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