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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: $50,765

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,855

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelExplorerRX
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $39,660
Base Invoice $38,027 $37,083
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,500
Rear bumper protector 85  
Cargo cover 135  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,145
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Luxury Package   4,520
Comfort Package   1,340
Navigation Package   2,775
AWD   1,400
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers   995
Blind spot warning system   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,380
Rear bumper protector 74  
Cargo cover 118  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,970
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Luxury Package   4,191
Comfort Package   1,232
Navigation Package   2,563
AWD   1,309
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers   916
Blind spot warning system   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 9,090 15,675
Options (change) 7,933 14,481
Destination 895 895
Total Price $50,765 $56,230
Total Invoice $46,855 $52,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,918
Model Year20132013
ModelExplorerRX
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12330, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$50,765$56,230
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,425$56,230
Total Invoice$46,855$52,459
Adjustments for Features-3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,541$52,459

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20132013
ModelExplorerRX
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,220$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20132013
ModelExplorerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in107.9 in
Length197.1 in187.8 in
Width78.9 in74.2 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 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 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested57518%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Mark Levinson, 330W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Mark Levinson, 330W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested215063%
Total Not Requested125037%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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