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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: $45,370 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $29,125 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,780 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $21,445 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | LS |
| Trim | Limited | 430 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,855 | $56,525 |
| Base Invoice | $35,268 | $49,176 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | 1,700 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Ultra Luxury Package | 11,320 | |
| Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg. | 1,460 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 2,250 | |
| Satellite radio | 486 | |
| Cargo net | 59 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | 850 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Ultra Luxury Package | 9,112 | |
| Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg. | 1,168 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,800 | |
| Satellite radio | 389 | |
| Cargo net | 35 | |
| Options (change) | 6,690 | 17,275 |
| Options (change) | 5,687 | 13,354 |
| Destination | 825 | 695 |
| Total Price | $45,370 | $74,495 |
| Total Invoice | $41,780 | $63,225 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,265 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,574 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | LS |
| Trim | Limited | 430 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 278hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 18/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 240, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $45,370 | $74,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | -140 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,230 | $74,495 |
| Total Invoice | $41,780 | $63,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -129 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,651 | $63,225 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | LS |
| Trim | Limited | 430 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Refrigerated storage compartment | $250 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,180 | $9,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $140 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -129 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Explorer | LS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 115.2 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 197.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.0 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,557 lb. | 3,990 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 22.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 44.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 57.3 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 | 20.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 20.2 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 | No |
| 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 | 2175 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 2000 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430
| Ultra Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Refrigerated storage compartment | 250 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2850 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 3825 | 57% |
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