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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: $45,640

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,615

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRC
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $42,790
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $39,796
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650      
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150   500
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 401A   4,300    
Obstacle detection, rear       500
F Sport Package       3,985
Luxury Package       2,700
Sunroof       1,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,610
Fog lights       410
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619      
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,094   460
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Package 401A   4,085    
Obstacle detection, rear       460
F Sport Package       3,668
Luxury Package       2,484
Sunroof       1,012
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,408
Fog lights       376
Options (change) 3,395 7,045 0 11,805
Options (change) 3,228 6,694 0 10,868
Destination 945 945 945 925
Total Price $45,640 $51,490 $53,915 $55,520
Total Invoice $43,615 $49,182 $51,532 $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: $13,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,061
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRC
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$45,640$51,490$53,915$55,520
Adjustments for Features-3,230-5,720-8,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$45,770$44,945$55,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,360$2,535$0
Total Invoice$43,615$49,182$51,532$51,589
Adjustments for Features-3,087-5,464-8,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,528$43,718$42,958$51,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,190$2,430$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRC
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Curve control$50$50$50 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row low console   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$8,520$11,010$14,260$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$5,720$8,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,087-5,464-8,5740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.5 in
Length198.3 in184.8 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested200065%
Total Not Requested107535%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested160055%
Total Not Requested132545%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested227596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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