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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: $51,745

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $43,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,429

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $37,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $89,980
Base Invoice $40,196 $82,783
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
AWD 2,150  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Running boards 595  
Cargo mat 100 105
All-weather floor mats 120 330
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,005
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Luxury Package   1,190
Wood trim, alternative type   0
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
AWD 2,054  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Running boards 565  
Cargo mat 95 65
All-weather floor mats 114 208
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,844
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Luxury Package   1,096
Wood trim, alternative type   0
Options (change) 8,660 3,630
Options (change) 8,238 3,213
Destination 995 1,195
Total Price $51,745 $94,805
Total Invoice $49,429 $87,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,784
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerLX
TrimLimited570
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6383hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12312, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20285/50-20
Total Price$51,745$94,805
Adjustments for Features0-6,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,745$88,305
Total Invoice$49,429$87,191
Adjustments for Features0-5,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,429$81,213

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20182018
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Turn assist $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray $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 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
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, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,205$15,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,978

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in199.4 in
Width78.9 in78.0 in
Height70.0 in73.4 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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested152588%
Total Not Requested20012%
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

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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