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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: $49,045

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $32,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,000

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $74,700
Base Invoice $34,952 $64,989
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   890
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,990
Adaptive cruise control   2,850
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   712
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,592
Adaptive cruise control   2,280
Options (change) 10,685 5,730
Options (change) 9,223 4,584
Destination 825 765
Total Price $49,045 $81,195
Total Invoice $45,000 $70,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,531
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6383hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/50-20
Total Price$49,045$81,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,045$77,955
Total Invoice$45,000$70,338
Adjustments for Features0-2,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,000$67,531

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Crawl control $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
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
Total Value of Features$11,120$14,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,807

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in196.5 in
Width78.9 in77.6 in
Height70.4 in75.6 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.5,995 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in56.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft341.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft383.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested202551%
Total Not Requested195049%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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