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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: $42,105

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $46,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,848

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $42,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerLSLS
TrimLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,280 $73,175 $112,750
Base Invoice $33,774 $67,323 $103,732
Navigation and Moon Package 2,845    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 109 109
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Luxury Value Edition   965  
Executive Class Seating Package   13,200  
Executive Class Seatiing Package II     10,835
Navigation and Moon Package 2,418    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
Luxury Value Edition   889  
Executive Class Seating Package   12,144  
Executive Class Seatiing Package II     9,968
Options (change) 5,010 14,274 10,944
Options (change) 4,259 13,098 10,033
Destination 815 875 875
Total Price $42,105 $88,324 $124,569
Total Invoice $38,848 $81,296 $114,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,321
Model Year201020122012
ModelExplorerLSLS
TrimLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6380hp 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)235/65-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$42,105$88,324$124,569
Adjustments for Features0-5,570-11,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,105$82,754$112,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,005
Total Invoice$38,848$81,296$114,640
Adjustments for Features0-5,127-10,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,848$76,169$103,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,602

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201020122012
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 
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 
911 assist$25  
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  
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 rack$300  
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 with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0 $0
Media drive$15 $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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  
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
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
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$6,085$11,655$17,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,570$11,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,127-10,869

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in121.7 in
Length193.4 in202.8 in
Width73.7 in73.8 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,333 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 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 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

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested175035%
Total Not Requested325065%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Executive Class Seatiing Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Rear side airbags300No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested175037%
Total Not Requested300063%

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