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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,735 Ford Explorer Sport | |||||
| Difference: $833 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,563 Lexus RC 300 | |||||
| Difference: $815 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $53,940 | $40,155 | $42,770 | $43,010 |
| Base Invoice | $43,883 | $51,512 | $37,345 | $39,776 | $39,999 |
| Package 401A | 3,875 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| F Sport Package | 4,105 | 3,700 | 4,105 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 399 | 399 | 399 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 449 | 449 | 449 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | 460 | ||
| F Sport Package | 3,777 | 3,404 | 3,777 | ||
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | ||||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,355 | 2,355 | 2,355 | ||
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 280 | 280 | 280 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 335 | 335 | 335 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,790 | 220 | 14,013 | 9,823 | 12,928 |
| Options (change) | 5,500 | 209 | 12,669 | 8,812 | 11,669 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $52,735 | $55,155 | $55,143 | $53,568 | $56,913 |
| Total Invoice | $50,378 | $52,716 | $50,989 | $49,563 | $52,643 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,873 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,943 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T8 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 500, 12 | 835, 17 | 835, 17 | 835, 17 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $52,735 | $55,155 | $55,143 | $53,568 | $56,913 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,310 | -8,785 | -275 | -325 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,425 | $46,370 | $54,868 | $53,243 | $56,913 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $55 | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | $3,670 |
| Total Invoice | $50,378 | $52,716 | $50,989 | $49,563 | $52,643 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,028 | -8,397 | -254 | -301 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,350 | $44,319 | $50,735 | $49,262 | $52,643 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $31 | $0 | $1,473 | $0 | $3,381 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $12,685 | $15,160 | $6,650 | $6,700 | $6,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,310 | $8,785 | $275 | $325 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,028 | -8,397 | -254 | -301 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | RC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 45.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 34.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 44.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 27.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1990 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Boost gauge | 75 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 49% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2175 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 4% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 45% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2275 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 4% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 48% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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