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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: $36,515

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $33,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,908

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $28,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerSC
TrimXLTLimited430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $68,405
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $60,880
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 205A 2,800    
Rear spoiler     440
Navigation system 676 676  
Package 205A 2,380    
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 3,595 795 440
Options (change) 3,056 676 352
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $36,515 $39,475 $69,720
Total Invoice $33,908 $36,769 $62,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,411
Model Year201220122010
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$36,515$39,475$69,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,565-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$37,910$64,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$33,908$36,769$62,107
Adjustments for Features0-1,458-4,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,908$35,311$57,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,403$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201220122010
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 net $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 
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
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
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$6,105$7,670$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,458-4,788

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122010
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 Weight4,557 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested92531%

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