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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: $39,395

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,291

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,443

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $56,525
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $49,176
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Modern Luxury Package     4,980
Satellite radio     486
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Modern Luxury Package     4,040
Satellite radio     389
Options (change) 5,300 4,155 5,466
Options (change) 4,584 3,610 4,429
Destination 815 815 695
Total Price $39,395 $41,250 $62,686
Total Invoice $36,443 $38,199 $54,300

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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: $21,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,475
Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerLS
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8278hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,395$41,250$62,686
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,395$40,400$61,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,005$0
Total Invoice$36,443$38,199$54,300
Adjustments for Features0-787-1,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,443$37,412$52,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$969$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201020102006
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
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 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,045$5,895$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-787-1,382

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20102006
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%

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