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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: $41,670

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,573

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $39,075
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $36,537
Luxury Package 1,290    
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,400
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Towing Package     238
Premium Package     2,400
Navigation Package     2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers     110
Heated front seats     640
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,540
Luxury Package 1,097    
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   460
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,309
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Towing Package     218
Premium Package     2,244
Navigation Package     2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers     100
Heated front seats     588
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,336
Options (change) 11,775 8,490 10,293
Options (change) 10,228 7,437 9,532
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $41,805 $41,670 $50,243
Total Invoice $38,286 $38,400 $46,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,967
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8275hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$41,805$41,670$50,243
Adjustments for Features00-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,805$41,670$47,363
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0
Total Invoice$38,286$38,400$46,944
Adjustments for Features00-2,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,286$38,400$44,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
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 audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,050$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,691

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,348 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 in55.6 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
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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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