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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: $57,240

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $34,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,692

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $23,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinum460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,235 $72,900
Base Invoice $50,839 $63,423
Cargo mat 100 89
All-weather floor mats 120 99
Second-row buckets 695  
Second-row high console 150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Executive Class Seating Package   12,675
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo net   59
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Semi-automated parking system   700
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Cargo mat 95 53
All-weather floor mats 114 59
Second-row buckets 660  
Second-row high console 144  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Executive Class Seating Package   10,140
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Cargo net   35
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Semi-automated parking system   560
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 3,060 17,872
Options (change) 2,908 14,287
Destination 945 765
Total Price $57,240 $91,537
Total Invoice $54,692 $78,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,138
Model Year20172008
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinum460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$57,240$91,537
Adjustments for Features-5,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,635$91,537
Total Invoice$54,692$78,475
Adjustments for Features-5,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,337$78,475

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172008
ModelExplorerLS
TrimPlatinum460L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50
Automatic air recirculation $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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 
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 legrest, right second row seat $500
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $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 
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$16,220$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172008
ModelExplorerLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.7 in
Length198.3 in202.8 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,332 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Rear side airbags300No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested175037%
Total Not Requested302563%

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