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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $43,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $40,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $78,820
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $72,513
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Options (change) 5,710 4,010 0
Options (change) 4,855 3,410 0
Destination 645 645 975
Total Price $36,555 $37,170 $79,795
Total Invoice $33,018 $33,633 $73,488

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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: $39,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,782
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6386hp 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$36,555$37,170$79,795
Adjustments for Features00-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,555$37,170$75,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$73,488
Adjustments for Features00-3,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$69,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200620062017
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
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 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,825$3,825$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,688

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in121.7 in
Length193.4 in205.0 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,278 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 in43.7 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 in36.7 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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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