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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelExplorerExplorerRCRC
TrimEddie BauerLimited350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $39,796 $58,032
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Navigation Package     1,530 1,760
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Sunroof     1,100 1,100
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Navigation Package     1,416 1,627
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Sunroof     1,012 1,012
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 3,130 3,360
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 2,888 3,099
Destination 815 815 925 925
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $46,845 $66,685
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $43,609 $62,056

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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: $9,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,001
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelExplorerExplorerRCRC
TrimEddie BauerLimited350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,085$39,940$46,845$66,685
Adjustments for Features-695-1,7950-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,390$38,145$46,845$66,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$19,315
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$43,609$62,056
Adjustments for Features-643-1,6630-489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,608$35,344$43,609$61,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$0$17,958

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2010201020152015
ModelExplorerExplorerRCRC
TrimEddie BauerLimited350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
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
Second-row low console  $100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$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$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Performance meter   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,360$7,460$5,665$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$1,795$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-643-1,6630-489

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20102015
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190068%
Total Not Requested87532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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