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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: $38,105

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $33,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,959

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $31,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerRC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $62,805
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $58,408
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325    
Sunroof 850 850 1,100
Navigation Package     1,530
Leather seating surfaces     800
Premium Package F     3,240
Polished alloy wheels     1,500
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127    
Sunroof 723 723 1,012
Navigation Package     1,416
Leather seating surfaces     736
Premium Package F     2,981
Polished alloy wheels     1,380
Options (change) 5,675 2,845 8,170
Options (change) 4,825 2,419 7,525
Destination 815 815 950
Total Price $38,105 $39,210 $71,925
Total Invoice $34,959 $36,135 $66,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,060
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerRC
TrimEddie BauerLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,105$39,210$71,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,105$37,460$68,375
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0
Total Invoice$34,959$36,135$66,883
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-3,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$34,522$63,582
Cost Above Minimum$437$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200920092016
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 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row high console  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,530$6,280$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-3,301

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092016
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.3,738 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested159071%

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