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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: $46,785

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $27,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,220

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerRC
TrimLimitedF
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,100 $62,805
Base Invoice $35,528 $58,408
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595 1,500
All Weather Package   280
Premium Package F   3,240
Adaptive cruise control   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,610
Leather seating surfaces   800
Sunroof   1,100
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Polished alloy wheels 519 1,380
All Weather Package   259
Premium Package F   2,981
Adaptive cruise control   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,408
Leather seating surfaces   736
Sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 7,790 10,030
Options (change) 6,797 9,236
Destination 895 950
Total Price $46,785 $73,785
Total Invoice $43,220 $68,594

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,044
Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerRC
TrimLimitedF
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/35-19
Total Price$46,785$73,785
Adjustments for Features-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,895$73,785
Total Invoice$43,220$68,594
Adjustments for Features-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,550$68,594

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerRC
TrimLimitedF
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 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Folding second row seats$300 
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, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,670$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,738 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested282555%
Total Not Requested230045%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

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%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested79035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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