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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: $39,895

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,905

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $39,660
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $37,083
Luxury Package 1,700    
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 500
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Towing Package     245
Premium Package     2,260
Navigation Package     2,775
Heated front seats     640
AWD     1,400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,145
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers     995
Luxury Package 1,445    
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 460
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Towing Package     224
Premium Package     2,115
Navigation Package     2,563
Heated front seats     588
AWD     1,309
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,970
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers     916
Options (change) 9,050 7,350 10,960
Options (change) 7,742 6,297 10,145
Destination 645 645 895
Total Price $39,895 $40,510 $51,515
Total Invoice $35,905 $36,520 $48,123

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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: $6,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,659
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7330, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-18
Total Price$39,895$40,510$51,515
Adjustments for Features00-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,895$40,510$46,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$35,905$36,520$48,123
Adjustments for Features00-4,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,905$36,520$43,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,350$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,559

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in107.9 in
Length193.4 in187.8 in
Width73.7 in74.2 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 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 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%
Mark Levinson, 330W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Mark Levinson, 330W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%

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