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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: $49,770

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $32,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,547

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $74,700
Base Invoice $39,442 $64,989
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 2,850
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Intuitive Parking Assist   1,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats   890
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,990
AWD 1,910  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 2,280
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Intuitive Parking Assist   800
Cooled or ventilated front seats   712
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,592
Options (change) 7,525 6,730
Options (change) 7,160 5,384
Destination 945 765
Total Price $49,770 $82,195
Total Invoice $47,547 $71,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,553
Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6383hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/50-20
Total Price$49,770$82,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,770$78,685
Total Invoice$47,547$71,138
Adjustments for Features0-3,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,547$68,100

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20162008
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Crawl control $500
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,820$14,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,038

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in196.5 in
Width78.9 in77.6 in
Height70.0 in75.6 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.5,995 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft341.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft383.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
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 seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Intuitive Parking Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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