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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: $50,465

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,291

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelExplorerRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $37,625
Base Invoice $39,800 $34,049
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,500
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo mat 100 92
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,540
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Luxury Package   4,900
Heated front seats   640
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Xenon HID headlights   875
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,200
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Cargo cover 124  
Cargo mat 95 55
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 2,032
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054 1,267
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Luxury Package   4,028
Heated front seats   512
Navigation Package   2,085
Unbranded 12 speakers   88
Xenon HID headlights   700
Options (change) 7,845 15,022
Options (change) 7,467 12,367
Destination 945 875
Total Price $50,465 $53,522
Total Invoice $48,212 $47,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,602
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,510
Model Year20172010
ModelExplorerRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$50,465$53,522
Adjustments for Features-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,920$53,522
Total Invoice$48,212$47,291
Adjustments for Features-2,4310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,781$47,291

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172010
ModelExplorerRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Passenger side camera $200
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,660$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20172010
ModelExplorerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in107.9 in
Length198.3 in187.8 in
Width78.9 in74.2 in
Height70.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,348 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested7513%
Total Not Requested50087%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested250065%
Total Not Requested137535%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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