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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: $36,670

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,702

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerRXRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited330400h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,370 $44,660
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,186 $39,746
Luxury Package 1,290      
Third-row seat 875 375    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,350 2,350
Audiophile Package 510      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,840 1,840
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
Towing Package     160 160
Heated front seats     665 665
Premium Package     2,145  
Class II trailer hitch     415  
CD changer, in-dash     500  
Luxury Package 1,097      
Third-row seat 744 319    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,980 1,980
Audiophile Package 433      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,472 1,472
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
Towing Package     128 128
Heated front seats     532 532
Premium Package     1,716  
Class II trailer hitch     295  
CD changer, in-dash     375  
Options (change) 6,640 4,340 8,075 5,015
Options (change) 5,644 3,689 6,498 4,112
Destination 785 785 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,200
Total Price $36,670 $37,520 $45,140 $48,170
Total Invoice $33,702 $34,652 $39,379 $42,353

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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: $7,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,040
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerRXRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited330400h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6223hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionA5A5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7132, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$36,670$37,520$45,140$48,170
Adjustments for Features0-250-730-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,670$37,270$44,410$47,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$2,755
Total Invoice$33,702$34,652$39,379$42,353
Adjustments for Features0-231-637-884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,702$34,421$38,742$41,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$0$2,727

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelExplorerExplorerRXRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited330400h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,475$3,725$4,205$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$730$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-637-884

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082006
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,861 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested200079%
Total Not Requested52521%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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