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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: $44,335

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $37,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,856

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $34,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerLS
TrimLimited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,535 $78,820
Base Invoice $34,952 $72,513
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 150
Pre-Collision System   1,500
Blind spot warning system   500
Cargo net   65
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
All-weather floor mats 64 95
Pre-Collision System   1,380
Blind spot warning system   460
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 5,975 2,215
Options (change) 5,079 1,974
Destination 825 975
Total Price $44,335 $82,010
Total Invoice $40,856 $75,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,735
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerLS
TrimLimited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6386hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$44,335$82,010
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,110$82,010
Total Invoice$40,856$75,462
Adjustments for Features-1,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,727$75,462

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerLS
TrimLimited460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,405$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.7 in
Length197.1 in205.0 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested267567%
Total Not Requested130033%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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