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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: $39,395

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $29,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,443

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerSC
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $68,405
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $60,880
Navigation system 1,995    
Convenience Package 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Navigation system 1,696    
Convenience Package 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Options (change) 5,300 4,155 0
Options (change) 4,584 3,610 0
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $39,395 $41,250 $69,280
Total Invoice $36,443 $38,199 $61,755

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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: $25,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,016
Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerSC
TrimEddie BauerLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine292hp V8292hp V8288hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18
Total Price$39,395$41,250$69,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,395$40,150$64,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$36,443$38,199$61,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-4,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,443$37,180$57,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201020102010
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,785$7,885$11,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-4,296

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20102010
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95034%
Total Not Requested182566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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