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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: $50,450

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,199

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $39,660
Base Invoice $40,196 $37,083
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo mat 100 105
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,145
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Luxury Package   4,520
Comfort Package   1,340
Navigation Package   2,775
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers   995
Blind spot warning system   500
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
Cargo cover 124  
Cargo mat 95 63
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,970
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054 1,309
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Luxury Package   4,191
Comfort Package   1,232
Navigation Package   2,563
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers   916
Blind spot warning system   460
Options (change) 7,365 15,780
Options (change) 7,008 14,544
Destination 995 895
Total Price $50,450 $56,335
Total Invoice $48,199 $52,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,907
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerRX
TrimLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12330, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$50,450$56,335
Adjustments for Features-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,745$56,335
Total Invoice$48,199$52,522
Adjustments for Features-2,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,615$52,522

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182013
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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
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
Total Value of Features$9,920$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182013
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.4,343 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 in55.5 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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested70041%

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
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%
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 wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested222565%
Total Not Requested117535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support0Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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