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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: $36,215

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $31,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,594

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $25,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerSC
TrimXLTLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $66,355
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $57,728
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795  
Preferred Accessory Package     197
Rear spoiler     440
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676  
Preferred Accessory Package     117
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 3,870 795 637
Options (change) 3,290 676 469
Destination 825 825 765
Total Price $36,215 $39,155 $67,757
Total Invoice $33,594 $36,453 $58,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,337
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,839
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerSC
TrimXLTLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6290hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$36,215$39,155$67,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,565-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$37,590$62,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,594$36,453$58,962
Adjustments for Features0-1,457-4,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,594$34,996$54,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,402$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerSC
TrimXLTLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Power antenna  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Total Value of Features$6,355$7,920$11,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,457-4,529

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerSC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length197.1 in178.5 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.4 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested220068%
Total Not Requested102532%

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

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