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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: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerRX
TrimXLT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $37,700
Base Invoice $27,404 $33,742
Third-row seat 875  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320 1,400
Towing Package   160
Class II trailer hitch   415
Roof rack   220
Third-row seat 744  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112 1,253
Towing Package   128
Class II trailer hitch   295
Roof rack   176
Options (change) 5,175 2,195
Options (change) 4,617 1,852
Destination 815 825
Total Price $35,270 $40,720
Total Invoice $32,836 $36,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,928
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerRX
TrimXLT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17
Total Price$35,270$40,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$38,870
Total Invoice$32,836$36,419
Adjustments for Features0-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,836$34,764

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerRX
TrimXLT350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,380$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,655

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102009
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,090 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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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