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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: $46,937

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $1,933

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,324

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $5,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182007
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $37,400
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $33,099
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 92
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Towing Package     160
Heated front seats     665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.     2,840
Navigation system     2,650
Class II trailer hitch     415
Adaptive cruise control     600
AWD     1,400
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Towing Package     128
Heated front seats     532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.     2,556
Navigation system     2,225
Class II trailer hitch     295
Adaptive cruise control     480
AWD     1,239
Options (change) 1,925 230 8,822
Options (change) 1,829 219 7,510
Destination 995 995 715
Total Price $48,870 $55,165 $46,937
Total Invoice $46,707 $52,726 $41,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,904
Model Year201820182007
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$48,870$55,165$46,937
Adjustments for Features-3,640-8,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,230$46,210$46,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$46,707$52,726$41,324
Adjustments for Features-3,479-8,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,228$44,167$41,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820182007
ModelExplorerExplorerRX
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
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$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
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$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,995$16,310$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$8,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,479-8,5590

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182007
ModelExplorerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.9 in
Length198.3 in186.2 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested320095%
Total Not Requested1755%

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