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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: $45,425

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $39,504

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,621

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $81,530
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $75,007
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Remote start 385 385 499
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,005
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Remote start 327 327 354
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,844
Options (change) 13,255 9,060 2,504
Options (change) 11,487 7,921 2,198
Destination 815 815 895
Total Price $45,685 $45,425 $84,929
Total Invoice $41,621 $41,637 $78,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,669
Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerLX
TrimEddie BauerLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8383hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20285/50-20
Total Price$45,685$45,425$84,929
Adjustments for Features00-9,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,685$45,425$75,349
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$0
Total Invoice$41,621$41,637$78,100
Adjustments for Features00-8,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,621$41,637$69,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$16$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year200920092013
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 
AC power outlet  $100
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$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 
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 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$5,765$5,765$15,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments00-8,810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20092013
ModelExplorerLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in197.0 in
Width73.7 in77.6 in
Height72.8 in75.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 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 Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested167592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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