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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: $36,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $31,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $26,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerSC
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $66,805
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $58,788
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Options (change) 5,245 3,545 0
Options (change) 4,507 3,062 0
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $36,090 $36,705 $67,630
Total Invoice $32,670 $33,285 $59,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,548
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerSC
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine292hp V8292hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,090$36,705$67,630
Adjustments for Features00-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,090$36,705$60,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,670$33,285$59,613
Adjustments for Features00-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,670$33,285$53,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerSC
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,875$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,395

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerSC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.4 in178.5 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height72.8 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in27.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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