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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: $10,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $9,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerRXRX
TrimXLT350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $43,120 $50,120
Base Invoice $27,404 $40,316 $46,845
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
Third-row seat 875    
4.6L V8 1,310    
AWD 2,320 1,400 1,400
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
Third-row seat 744    
4.6L V8 1,192    
AWD 2,112 1,309 1,309
Options (change) 5,175 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 4,617 1,309 1,309
Destination 815 975 975
Total Price $35,270 $45,495 $52,495
Total Invoice $32,836 $42,600 $49,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,333
Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerRXRX
TrimXLT350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,270$45,495$52,495
Adjustments for Features0-5,800-10,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$39,695$42,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625
Total Invoice$32,836$42,600$49,129
Adjustments for Features0-5,431-9,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,836$37,169$39,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,437

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201020172017
ModelExplorerRXRX
TrimXLT350350 F Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
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
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  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,805$10,605$14,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,800$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,431-9,523

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102017
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%

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