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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: $49,500

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,411

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $43,120
Base Invoice $35,268 $40,316
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
AWD 2,000 1,400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,095
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,600
Cargo cover 135  
Blind spot warning system   1,065
Navigation Package   1,690
Luxury Package   4,485
Cooled or ventilated front seats   640
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
AWD 1,820 1,309
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,929
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,472
Cargo cover 115  
Blind spot warning system   980
Navigation Package   1,563
Luxury Package   4,128
Cooled or ventilated front seats   589
Options (change) 10,820 12,975
Options (change) 9,318 11,970
Destination 825 975
Total Price $49,500 $57,070
Total Invoice $45,411 $53,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,823
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$49,500$57,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,500$55,970
Total Invoice$45,411$53,261
Adjustments for Features0-1,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,411$52,234

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HDMI port $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,520$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,027

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length197.1 in192.5 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height70.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested302572%
Total Not Requested115028%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
235/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested180053%
Total Not Requested162547%

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