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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: $40,375

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerRXRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $40,457 $47,002
Third-row seat 875 375    
Luxury Package 1,290      
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   535 535
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,400 1,400
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Navigation Package     2,120 2,120
Premium Package     1,110  
Sunroof     1,350  
Heated front seats     440  
Third-row seat 744 319    
Luxury Package 1,097      
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   492 492
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,309 1,309
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Navigation Package     1,956 1,956
Premium Package     1,020  
Sunroof     1,243  
Heated front seats     405  
Options (change) 10,480 7,195 6,955 4,055
Options (change) 9,127 6,336 6,425 3,757
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $40,510 $40,375 $51,220 $55,320
Total Invoice $37,185 $37,299 $47,877 $51,754

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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: $4,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,219
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerRXRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$40,510$40,375$51,220$55,320
Adjustments for Features00-5,855-7,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,510$40,375$45,365$48,290
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$37,185$37,299$47,877$51,754
Adjustments for Features00-5,473-6,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,185$37,299$42,404$45,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0$2,773

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerRXRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,625$11,480$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,855$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,473-6,577

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082018
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 Weight4,706 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

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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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