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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,695 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $42,893 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,757 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $39,601 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | LS | LS |
| Trim | Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $37,855 | $73,175 | $112,750 |
| Base Invoice | $35,268 | $67,323 | $103,732 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 109 | 109 |
| Second-row buckets | 750 | ||
| Second-row high console | 100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 965 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| Executive Class Seating Package | 13,200 | ||
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 700 | ||
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | 10,835 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 65 | 65 |
| Second-row buckets | 638 | ||
| Second-row high console | 85 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,696 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 889 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,380 | 1,380 | |
| Executive Class Seating Package | 12,144 | ||
| Cargo net | 38 | 38 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 644 | ||
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | 9,968 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,015 | 16,538 | 12,508 |
| Options (change) | 7,664 | 15,160 | 11,451 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $47,695 | $90,588 | $126,133 |
| Total Invoice | $43,757 | $83,358 | $116,058 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,443 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,267 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | LS | LS |
| Trim | Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 380hp V8 | 389hp V8 H |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 10 | 450, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $47,695 | $90,588 | $126,133 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,450 | -7,190 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,695 | $89,138 | $118,943 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $29,805 |
| Total Invoice | $43,757 | $83,358 | $116,058 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,334 | -6,616 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,757 | $82,024 | $109,442 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $27,418 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | LS | LS |
| Trim | Limited | 460L | 600h L |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Air purifier | $50 | $50 | |
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon + LED headlights | $800 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 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 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-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,780 | $12,230 | $17,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,450 | $7,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,334 | -6,616 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Explorer | LS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 121.7 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 202.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,558 lb. | 4,333 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 22.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 43.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2675 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Executive Class Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| Air purifier | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 3250 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/50VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| Air purifier | 50 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 3000 | 63% |
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