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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,255 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $49,569 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,278 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $42,573 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | LS | LS |
| Trim | Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $32,395 | $72,675 | $112,250 |
| Base Invoice | $30,178 | $64,681 | $99,904 |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | ||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | ||
| Third-row seat | 375 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 109 | 109 |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 965 | ||
| Executive Class Seating Package | 13,200 | ||
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | 10,835 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | ||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | ||
| Third-row seat | 319 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 47 | 65 | 65 |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 878 | ||
| Executive Class Seating Package | 11,352 | ||
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | 9,318 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,075 | 14,274 | 10,944 |
| Options (change) | 4,315 | 12,295 | 9,383 |
| Destination | 785 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $38,255 | $87,824 | $124,069 |
| Total Invoice | $35,278 | $77,851 | $110,162 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,179 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,909 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | LS | LS |
| Trim | Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 380hp V8 | 389hp V8 H |
| Transmission | A5 | T8 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | ?, 10 | 450, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $38,255 | $87,824 | $124,069 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,390 | -12,480 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,255 | $81,434 | $111,589 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $30,155 |
| Total Invoice | $35,278 | $77,851 | $110,162 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,664 | -11,081 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,278 | $72,187 | $99,081 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $26,894 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | LS | LS |
| Trim | Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $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 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Air purifier | $50 | $50 | |
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | ||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |
| 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 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,990 | $11,380 | $17,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,390 | $12,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,664 | -11,081 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | LS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 121.7 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 202.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,333 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 22.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| Luxury Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
| Executive Class Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| Air purifier | 50 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 3250 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/50VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| Air purifier | 50 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 3000 | 63% |
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