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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: $47,500

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $16,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,007

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $11,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimSport430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $56,525
Base Invoice $38,027 $49,176
Package 402A 4,130  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Modern Luxury Package   4,980
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio   486
Cargo net   59
Package 402A 3,604  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Modern Luxury Package   4,040
Proximity key   800
Satellite radio   389
Cargo net   35
Options (change) 5,825 6,525
Options (change) 5,085 5,264
Destination 895 695
Total Price $47,500 $63,745
Total Invoice $44,007 $55,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,241
Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimSport430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6278hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$47,500$63,745
Adjustments for Features-4,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,060$63,745
Total Invoice$44,007$55,135
Adjustments for Features-4,1130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,894$55,135

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimSport430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
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
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,055$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in115.2 in
Length197.1 in197.4 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.6 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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