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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: $57,160

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,811

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerRX
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $41,900
Base Invoice $51,512 $39,177
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo mat 100 105
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,095
Power-folding second row seats   1,480
Luxury Package   4,610
Blind spot warning system   500
Navigation Package   1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Lexus Safety System+   635
AWD   1,400
Panoramic sunroof   1,600
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   200
Cargo cover 124  
Cargo mat 95 63
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,929
Power-folding second row seats   1,363
Luxury Package   4,241
Blind spot warning system   460
Navigation Package   1,619
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Lexus Safety System+   584
AWD   1,309
Panoramic sunroof   1,472
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   184
Options (change) 2,225 14,875
Options (change) 2,114 13,684
Destination 995 950
Total Price $57,160 $57,725
Total Invoice $54,621 $53,811

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,918
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerRX
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$57,160$57,725
Adjustments for Features-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,305$57,725
Total Invoice$54,621$53,811
Adjustments for Features-2,7280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,893$53,811

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerRX
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Self-repairing paint $0
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HDMI port $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,145$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerRX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length198.3 in192.5 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height70.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.0 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Power-folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding second row seats400No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested257573%
Total Not Requested95027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested45021%

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