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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,035

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,758

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,602

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerSC
TrimPlatinum430
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,940 $68,405
Base Invoice $51,512 $60,880
Cargo mat 100 73
Rear spoiler   440
Cargo mat 95 43
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 100 513
Options (change) 95 395
Destination 995 875
Total Price $55,035 $69,793
Total Invoice $52,602 $62,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,759
Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerSC
TrimPlatinum430
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine365hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$55,035$69,793
Adjustments for Features-7,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,490$69,793
Total Invoice$52,602$62,150
Adjustments for Features-7,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,391$62,150

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerSC
TrimPlatinum430
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$17,885$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerSC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length198.3 in178.5 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.0 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in27.1 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 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft38.8 ft3

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