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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: $47,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,513

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $39,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLSLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $72,900 $104,900
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $63,423 $91,263
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  
Executive Class Seatiing Package II       12,570
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  
Executive Class Seatiing Package II       10,096
Options (change) 8,645 6,945 13,175 12,570
Options (change) 7,350 5,905 10,540 10,096
Destination 645 645 765 765
Total Price $39,490 $40,105 $86,840 $118,235
Total Invoice $35,513 $36,128 $74,728 $102,124

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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: $42,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,779
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLSLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6380hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionA5A5T8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$39,490$40,105$86,840$118,235
Adjustments for Features00-5,155-11,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,490$40,105$81,685$106,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$25,105
Total Invoice$35,513$36,128$74,728$102,124
Adjustments for Features00-4,436-9,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,513$36,128$70,292$92,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$21,947

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLSLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50$50
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon + LED headlights   $800
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$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$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500$500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,600$9,755$16,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,155$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,436-9,885

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062008
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
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Rear side airbags300No
Total Requested175037%
Total Not Requested302563%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Executive Class Seatiing Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Rear side airbags300No
Total Requested175033%
Total Not Requested347567%

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