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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: $38,600

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,804

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $43,270
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $40,457
Luxury Package 1,700   4,180
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 535
Sunroof 850 850 1,350
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     640
Navigation Package     2,120
AWD     1,400
Luxury Package 1,445   3,848
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 492
Sunroof 723 723 1,243
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     589
Navigation Package     1,956
AWD     1,309
Options (change) 7,755 6,055 10,225
Options (change) 6,641 5,196 9,437
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $38,600 $39,215 $54,490
Total Invoice $34,804 $35,419 $50,889

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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: $6,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,675
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8295hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/55-20
Total Price$38,600$39,215$54,490
Adjustments for Features00-9,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,600$39,215$45,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,804$35,419$50,889
Adjustments for Features00-8,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,804$35,419$42,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Self-repairing paint  $0
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
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,875$12,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments00-8,410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in192.5 in
Width73.7 in74.6 in
Height72.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft356.3 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested135041%
Total Not Requested192559%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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