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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: $54,370

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,965

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinum430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $56,525
Base Invoice $50,839 $49,176
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 0
Cargo mat 100 69
Modern Luxury Package   4,980
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio   486
Cargo net   59
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 0
Cargo mat 95 41
Modern Luxury Package   4,040
Proximity key   800
Satellite radio   389
Cargo net   35
Options (change) 190 6,594
Options (change) 181 5,305
Destination 945 695
Total Price $54,370 $63,814
Total Invoice $51,965 $55,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,194
Model Year20172006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinum430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6278hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$54,370$63,814
Adjustments for Features-10,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,925$63,814
Total Invoice$51,965$55,176
Adjustments for Features-9,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,982$55,176

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172006
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinum430
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$16,095$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,9830

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172006
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in115.2 in
Length198.3 in197.4 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft320.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS specs.

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 seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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