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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: $51,760

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $39,194

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,442

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $34,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $83,180
Base Invoice $39,800 $76,527
AWD 2,150  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,500
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Running boards 595  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo mat 100 105
All-weather floor mats 120 165
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,005
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Luxury Package   1,510
Intuitive Parking Assist   1,000
Remote start   499
Cargo net   65
AWD 2,054  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,380
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Running boards 565  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Cargo mat 95 65
All-weather floor mats 114 104
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,844
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Luxury Package   1,389
Intuitive Parking Assist   920
Remote start   310
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 9,140 6,849
Options (change) 8,697 6,051
Destination 945 925
Total Price $51,760 $90,954
Total Invoice $49,442 $83,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,645
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6383hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/50-20
Total Price$51,760$90,954
Adjustments for Features0-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,760$86,144
Total Invoice$49,442$83,503
Adjustments for Features0-4,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,442$79,087

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Passenger side camera $200
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Turn assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
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 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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, alternative type $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$8,680$13,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,416

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in197.0 in
Width78.9 in77.6 in
Height70.0 in75.6 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.6,000 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%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested7513%
Total Not Requested50087%

Option Package Details
Lexus LX 570

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Intuitive Parking Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Passenger side camera200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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