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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,165

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,392

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerRX
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $43,270
Base Invoice $51,512 $40,457
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo mat 100 140
Power-folding second row seats   1,480
Luxury Package   4,180
Obstacle detection, rear   535
Navigation Package   2,120
AWD   1,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   200
Cargo cover 124  
Cargo mat 95 85
Power-folding second row seats   1,363
Luxury Package   3,848
Obstacle detection, rear   492
Navigation Package   1,956
AWD   1,309
Panoramic sunroof   1,703
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   184
Options (change) 230 11,905
Options (change) 219 10,940
Destination 995 995
Total Price $55,165 $56,170
Total Invoice $52,726 $52,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,275
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerRX
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$55,165$56,170
Adjustments for Features-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,435$56,170
Total Invoice$52,726$52,392
Adjustments for Features-2,6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,117$52,392

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerRX
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Self-repairing paint $0
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Larger infotainment display $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,945$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length198.3 in192.5 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height70.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.0 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested237569%
Total Not Requested105031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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