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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: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,314

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerRX
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $39,075
Base Invoice $38,027 $35,363
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,500
Cargo cover 135  
Rear bumper protector 85  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,540
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   2,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Heated front seats   640
Obstacle detection, rear   500
AWD   1,400
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,290
Cargo cover 118  
Rear bumper protector 74  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 2,245
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Premium Package   2,028
Navigation Package   2,172
Unbranded 12 speakers   94
Heated front seats   550
Obstacle detection, rear   430
AWD   1,267
Options (change) 9,090 11,555
Options (change) 7,933 10,076
Destination 895 875
Total Price $50,765 $51,505
Total Invoice $46,855 $46,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,180
Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerRX
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$50,765$51,505
Adjustments for Features-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,900$51,505
Total Invoice$46,855$46,314
Adjustments for Features-1,7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,134$46,314

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerRX
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Blind spot warning system$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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
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$8,920$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20132011
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.4,348 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 in55.6 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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested237574%
Total Not Requested82526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested237586%
Total Not Requested40014%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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