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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $35,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $34,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerRC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $62,400
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $58,032
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
235/65R18 595    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850 1,100
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Navigation Package     1,760
Leather seating surfaces     800
Premium Package F     4,400
Polished alloy wheels     1,500
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
235/65R18 506    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723 1,012
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Navigation Package     1,627
Leather seating surfaces     736
Premium Package F     4,048
Polished alloy wheels     1,380
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 9,560
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 8,803
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $72,885
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $67,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,838
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerRC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17255/35-19
Total Price$37,150$37,170$72,885
Adjustments for Features00-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$37,170$69,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$67,760
Adjustments for Features00-3,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$64,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerRC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,975$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,398

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in107.5 in
Length193.4 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in27.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested159071%

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