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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerRX
TrimXLT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $37,625
Base Invoice $27,404 $34,049
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
Third-row seat 875  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320 1,400
Towing Package   238
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
Third-row seat 744  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112 1,267
Towing Package   190
Options (change) 5,175 1,638
Options (change) 4,617 1,457
Destination 815 875
Total Price $35,270 $40,138
Total Invoice $32,836 $36,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,075
Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerRX
TrimXLT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8275hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18
Total Price$35,270$40,138
Adjustments for Features0-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$37,413
Total Invoice$32,836$36,381
Adjustments for Features0-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,836$33,911

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerRX
TrimXLT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,730$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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