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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: $43,280

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $39,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,750

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $34,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $79,455
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $70,716
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 255
Remote start 385 385 559
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,990
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Power-folding third row seats 420 421  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 155
Remote start 326 326 395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,712
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 13,500 10,100 2,804
Options (change) 11,692 8,805 2,262
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $43,530 $43,280 $83,134
Total Invoice $39,750 $39,768 $73,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,657
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8383hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20285/50-20
Total Price$43,530$43,280$83,134
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,530$43,030$74,514
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$39,750$39,768$73,853
Adjustments for Features0-230-7,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,750$39,538$66,195
Cost Above Minimum$212$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Brake assist  $50
Crawl control  $500
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $150
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
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,575$12,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-7,658

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in196.5 in
Width73.7 in77.6 in
Height72.8 in75.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,995 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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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