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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: $44,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerRC
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,855 $42,790
Base Invoice $35,268 $39,796
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Adaptive cruise control   500
F Sport Package   3,985
Luxury Package   2,700
Sunroof   1,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,610
Fog lights   410
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Adaptive cruise control   460
F Sport Package   3,668
Luxury Package   2,484
Sunroof   1,012
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,408
Fog lights   376
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 6,095 11,805
Options (change) 5,181 10,868
Destination 825 925
Total Price $44,775 $55,520
Total Invoice $41,274 $51,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,693
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerRC
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$44,775$55,520
Adjustments for Features-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$55,520
Total Invoice$41,274$51,589
Adjustments for Features-2,3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,896$51,589

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerRC
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,595$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3780

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.5 in
Length197.1 in184.8 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in27.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft310.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested262563%
Total Not Requested155037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested167557%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested200084%
Total Not Requested37516%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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