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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: $33,940

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,727

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $56,525
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $49,176
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 695    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195 486
Polished alloy wheels     1,700
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 591    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166 389
Polished alloy wheels     850
Options (change) 4,835 2,690 2,186
Options (change) 4,202 2,379 1,239
Destination 735 735 695
Total Price $33,940 $34,540 $59,406
Total Invoice $31,727 $32,475 $51,110

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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: $24,201
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,295
Model Year200720072006
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)235/65-18235/65-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,940$34,540$59,406
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$34,290$58,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$31,727$32,475$51,110
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,727$32,240$50,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$513$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200720072006
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
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 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,050$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-1,088

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20072006
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

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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 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%
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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