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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: $51,470

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $40,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,471

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $33,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerLS
TrimSport460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,780 $72,675
Base Invoice $38,027 $64,681
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
All-weather floor mats 75 109
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
Executive Class Seating Package   13,200
AWD   2,305
Cargo net   64
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
All-weather floor mats 66 65
Second-row buckets 655  
Second-row high console 87  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Luxury Value Edition   878
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,290
Executive Class Seating Package   11,352
AWD   2,051
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 9,795 18,143
Options (change) 8,549 15,674
Destination 895 875
Total Price $51,470 $91,693
Total Invoice $47,471 $81,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,921
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerLS
TrimSport460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6357hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$51,470$91,693
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,470$89,618
Total Invoice$47,471$81,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,471$79,392

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerLS
TrimSport460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
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$12,255$14,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,838

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.7 in
Length197.1 in202.8 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,712 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 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 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 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 lighting150Yes
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 Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested175035%
Total Not Requested325065%

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