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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: $40,295

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,245

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,700
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $33,742
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,650
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,740
Sunroof 850 850  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Towing Package     160
Heated front seats     665
Premium Package     1,245
Class II trailer hitch     415
AWD     1,400
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     605
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,225
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,392
Sunroof 723 723  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Towing Package     128
Heated front seats     532
Premium Package     1,120
Class II trailer hitch     295
AWD     1,253
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     484
Options (change) 9,450 7,155 8,880
Options (change) 8,082 6,131 7,429
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $40,295 $40,315 $47,405
Total Invoice $36,245 $36,354 $41,996

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,111
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$40,295$40,315$47,405
Adjustments for Features00-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,295$40,315$44,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$36,245$36,354$41,996
Adjustments for Features00-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,245$36,354$39,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,625$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.9 in
Length193.4 in186.2 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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