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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: $36,855

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $43,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,896

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $39,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $78,820
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $72,513
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 150
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 95
Options (change) 4,425 2,920 150
Options (change) 3,762 2,483 95
Destination 815 815 975
Total Price $36,855 $39,285 $79,945
Total Invoice $33,896 $36,199 $73,583

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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: $39,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,005
Model Year200920092017
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)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,855$39,285$79,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,855$37,535$75,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,896$36,199$73,583
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-3,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,896$34,586$69,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200920092017
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,355$6,105$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-3,682

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092017
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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