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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: $39,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,352

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelExplorerExplorerRXRX
TrimEddie BauerLimited330400h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $36,370 $44,660
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $32,186 $39,746
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995     2,350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,840 1,840
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     6,790  
Heated front seats     665 665
Towing Package     160 160
Class II trailer hitch     415  
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696     1,980
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,472 1,472
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     5,464  
Heated front seats     532 532
Towing Package     128 128
Class II trailer hitch     295  
Options (change) 5,285 4,140 9,870 5,015
Options (change) 4,493 3,519 7,891 4,112
Destination 815 815 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,200
Total Price $39,380 $41,235 $46,935 $48,170
Total Invoice $36,352 $38,108 $40,772 $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: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,369
Model Year2010201020062006
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, 7210, 11132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$39,380$41,235$46,935$48,170
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,210-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,380$40,385$45,725$47,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,005$0$1,610
Total Invoice$36,352$38,108$40,772$42,353
Adjustments for Features0-786-1,051-734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,352$37,322$39,721$41,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0$1,898

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2010201020062006
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$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$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding third row seats$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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$4,070$4,920$5,280$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,210$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-786-1,051-734

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102006
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested310066%
Total Not Requested162534%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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