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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: $38,255

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $41,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,278

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $38,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelExplorerLSLS
TrimLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,395 $78,820 $120,440
Base Invoice $30,178 $72,513 $110,805
Sun and Sirius Package 560    
Navigation system 1,995    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
Third-row seat 375    
All-weather floor mats 55 150 150
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Executive Class Seatiing Package     7,555
Sun and Sirius Package 476    
Navigation system 1,696    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
Third-row seat 319    
All-weather floor mats 47 95 95
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
Executive Class Seatiing Package     6,952
Options (change) 5,075 150 7,705
Options (change) 4,315 95 7,047
Destination 785 925 925
Total Price $38,255 $79,895 $129,070
Total Invoice $35,278 $73,533 $118,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,608
Model Year200820152015
ModelExplorerLSLS
TrimLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6386hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionA5T8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$38,255$79,895$129,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-13,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,255$78,105$115,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,850
Total Invoice$35,278$73,533$118,777
Adjustments for Features0-1,647-12,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,278$71,886$106,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,822

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200820152015
ModelExplorerLSLS
TrimLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console$250 $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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 
App support $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
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 HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $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
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $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
Power legrest, right second row seat  $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
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$6,215$8,005$19,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$13,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,647-12,069

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082015
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 Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Executive Class Seatiing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
A/V input jacks25No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested180071%

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