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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,250

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $51,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,058

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $48,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $89,980
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $82,783
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,005
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,844
Options (change) 10,405 8,705 2,005
Options (change) 8,895 7,450 1,844
Destination 645 645 1,195
Total Price $41,250 $41,865 $93,180
Total Invoice $37,058 $37,673 $85,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,091
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8383hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17285/50-20
Total Price$41,250$41,865$93,180
Adjustments for Features00-14,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,250$41,865$78,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$37,058$37,673$85,822
Adjustments for Features00-13,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,058$37,673$72,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Crawl control  $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats  $0
Floor mats$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,750$18,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$14,845
Value of Feature Adjustments00-13,673

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in199.4 in
Width73.7 in78.0 in
Height72.8 in73.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.6,000 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in56.6 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft341.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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