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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: $49,535

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $40,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,444

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $37,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $88,880
Base Invoice $35,268 $81,771
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
AWD 2,000  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 165
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   65
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
AWD 1,820  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
All-weather floor mats 64 104
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 10,855 230
Options (change) 9,351 143
Destination 825 950
Total Price $49,535 $90,060
Total Invoice $45,444 $82,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,607
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6383hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/50-20
Total Price$49,535$90,060
Adjustments for Features0-7,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$82,655
Total Invoice$45,444$82,864
Adjustments for Features0-6,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,444$76,051

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Crawl control $500
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Turn assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HDMI port $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,705$17,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,813

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in199.4 in
Width78.9 in78.0 in
Height70.4 in73.4 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.6,000 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272565%
Total Not Requested145035%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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