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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: $43,895

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,808

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $1,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimLimitedSport330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $36,370
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $32,186
Package 301A 2,600    
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system   795 2,350
Power liftgate   495  
Towing Package     160
Heated front seats     665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.     3,740
Class II trailer hitch     415
Package 301A 2,269    
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Navigation system   694 1,980
Power liftgate   432  
Towing Package     128
Heated front seats     532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.     2,992
Class II trailer hitch     295
Options (change) 4,900 3,590 7,330
Options (change) 4,276 3,133 5,927
Destination 895 895 695
Total Price $43,895 $45,265 $44,395
Total Invoice $40,699 $42,055 $38,808

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,113
Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimLimitedSport330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6223hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$43,895$45,265$44,395
Adjustments for Features-3,240-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,655$41,650$44,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0
Total Invoice$40,699$42,055$38,808
Adjustments for Features-3,004-3,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,695$38,696$38,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,001$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimLimitedSport330
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$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$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,345$8,720$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,004-3,3590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.9 in
Length197.1 in186.2 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.4 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 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested250074%
Total Not Requested87526%

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