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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: $47,695

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $34,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,757

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $31,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerLSLS
TrimLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,855 $78,820 $120,440
Base Invoice $35,268 $72,513 $110,805
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Second-row buckets 750    
Second-row high console 100    
All-weather floor mats 75 150 150
Pre-Collision System   1,500 1,500
Blind spot warning system   500  
Cargo net   65 65
Executive Class Seatiing Package     7,555
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Second-row buckets 638    
Second-row high console 85    
All-weather floor mats 64 95 95
Pre-Collision System   1,380 1,380
Blind spot warning system   460  
Cargo net   39 39
Executive Class Seatiing Package     6,952
Options (change) 9,015 2,215 9,270
Options (change) 7,664 1,974 8,466
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $47,695 $81,960 $130,635
Total Invoice $43,757 $75,412 $120,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,316
Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerLSLS
TrimLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6386hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$47,695$81,960$130,635
Adjustments for Features-2,9000-11,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$81,960$119,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,650
Total Invoice$43,757$75,412$120,196
Adjustments for Features-2,6610-10,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,096$75,412$110,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,640

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerLSLS
TrimLimited460L600h L
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $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
Curve control$50  
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
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console$250 $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Air purifier  $50
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer  $25
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 
App support $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats  $0
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $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
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, second row seats  $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
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,555$8,655$19,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6610-10,144

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,558 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 / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

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%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Executive Class Seatiing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
A/V input jacks25No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested70027%

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